BUS services for 31 SFS Soggiorno appointments, Aviano AB, Italy
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA568226Q0021
- Agency
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Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561599 All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
- Place of performance
- Aviano Pordenone APO A Italy
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, seeks commercial bus transportation services for personnel attending residency permit appointments at Aviano Air Base, Italy, with proposals due August 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM GMT. No set-aside applies.
Place of performance is Aviano (Province of Pordenone), Italy. The contractor shall provide a 52-passenger "gran turismo" motor coach, manufactured no earlier than 2015, compliant with EURO 5 & 6 environmental standards and equipped with operational air conditioning, two passenger doors with seatbelts, stroller storage, and wheelchair accessibility. Drivers must hold valid Commercial Drivers' Licenses and Italian professional driving certifications. Round-trip service covers approximately 22 kilometers between the Military and Family Readiness Center (Building 1431, Area F) and the Questura in Pordenone. Morning shuttle service departs at 07:30 and returns at 13:00; afternoon service (Thursdays) departs at 13:30 and returns at 17:00, with alternative scheduling around Italian holidays. Service is not required on thirteen specified Italian holidays.
The contract base year runs September 24, 2026 through September 23, 2027, comprising 104 round trips minimum, with two optional one-year extensions and an optional six-month extension. Pricing is firm fixed price in Euro, exclusive of Italian Value Added Tax, covering all fuel, parking, and contractor liability for traffic violations. Late arrival penalties of EUR50 apply for delays exceeding 30 minutes; no-show results in full trip cost penalty. Contractors must carry R.C.A. insurance of minimum EUR32,000,000 per accident and maintain current Italian Safety Inspection certification.
Mandatory requirements include SAM registration, Chamber of Commerce certificate, and proof of Italian social security contributions (DURC). U.S. prime contractors may satisfy Italian requirements through an identified Italian subcontractor, expressly named in proposals and subject to prior written approval for any replacement. Vehicles must accommodate wheelchairs upon request with at least one week advance notice; all-inclusive pricing must account for wheelchair accessibility with no separate reimbursement permitted. Evaluation considers Technical Capability, Prior Experience (one to three similar contracts within three years), and Price on a non-weighted basis. The NAICS code is 561599, All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
19 August 2026: publishing Questions and Answers
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12 August 2026: publishing Questions and Answers
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11 August 2026: publishing Questions and Answers
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This solicitation is issued for the provision of transportation services for groups of personnel attending their residency permit (Permessi di soggiorno) appointments. Such appointments are scheduled by the 31st Security Forces Squadron (31 SFS) at the local police headquarters (Questura) in Pordenone, Italy. The round-trip distance is estimated at approximately 22 kilometers, commencing at the Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC), Building 1431, Area F, Aviano Air Base, and terminating at the aforementioned Questura. Shuttle service will be furnished in the morning, and a second trip may be required in the afternoon.
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, vehicles, tools, materials, supervision, and any other item and services necessary to perform the required transportation services.
Update #3 ·
12 August 2026: publishing Questions and Answers
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11 August 2026: publishing Questions and Answers
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This solicitation is issued for the provision of transportation services for groups of personnel attending their residency permit (Permessi di soggiorno) appointments. Such appointments are scheduled by the 31st Security Forces Squadron (31 SFS) at the local police headquarters (Questura) in Pordenone, Italy. The round-trip distance is estimated at approximately 22 kilometers, commencing at the Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC), Building 1431, Area F, Aviano Air Base, and terminating at the aforementioned Questura. Shuttle service will be furnished in the morning, and a second trip may be required in the afternoon.
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, vehicles, tools, materials, supervision, and any other item and services necessary to perform the required transportation services.
Update #2 ·
11 August 2026: publishing Questions and Answers
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This solicitation is issued for the provision of transportation services for groups of personnel attending their residency permit (Permessi di soggiorno) appointments. Such appointments are scheduled by the 31st Security Forces Squadron (31 SFS) at the local police headquarters (Questura) in Pordenone, Italy. The round-trip distance is estimated at approximately 22 kilometers, commencing at the Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC), Building 1431, Area F, Aviano Air Base, and terminating at the aforementioned Questura. Shuttle service will be furnished in the morning, and a second trip may be required in the afternoon.
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, vehicles, tools, materials, supervision, and any other item and services necessary to perform the required transportation services.
Update #1 ·
This solicitation is issued for the provision of transportation services for groups of personnel attending their residency permit (Permessi di soggiorno) appointments. Such appointments are scheduled by the 31st Security Forces Squadron (31 SFS) at the local police headquarters (Questura) in Pordenone, Italy. The round-trip distance is estimated at approximately 22 kilometers, commencing at the Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC), Building 1431, Area F, Aviano Air Base, and terminating at the aforementioned Questura. Shuttle service will be furnished in the morning, and a second trip may be required in the afternoon.
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, vehicles, tools, materials, supervision, and any other item and services necessary to perform the required transportation services.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS updated 19 august.docx | DOCX document | |
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS updated 12 august.docx | DOCX document | |
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS updated 11 august.docx | DOCX document | |
| Performance Work Statement.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - FA568226Q0021.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| BUS services for 31 SFS Soggiorno appointments, Aviano AB, Italy | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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