DoDEA Daily Commute Student Transportation Services to the Ansbach Military Community, Germany
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- HE125426REANSBACH
- Agency
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DOD Education Activity
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 485410 School and Employee Bus Transportation
- Place of performance
- Ansbach Bavaria Germany
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified contractors capable of providing daily commute student transportation services to the Ansbach Military Community in Germany. The procurement seeks a comprehensive transportation solution encompassing all personnel (drivers, safety aides, and attendants), supervision, services, supplies, and equipment necessary to support student transportation operations in compliance with DoDEA and Host Nation requirements. Key qualifications include demonstrated experience in school bus transportation, capability to establish and maintain reliable routes, implementation of rigorous safety and security protocols, and ability to meet two-way communication requirements. Prospective contractors must possess valid SAM registration and are encouraged to provide a statement of interest, a three-page maximum capability statement describing qualifications and relevant experience, and a non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate. Responses to the RFI are due by November 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, submitted to Esther.Yi@dodea.gov; this RFI is issued solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or government commitment.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and includes no identified incumbent contractor information in the available documentation. The contract period of performance is anticipated to commence on August 1, 2026, and will cover transportation for student groups ranging from 99 to 700 students across Ansbach Elementary and Middle/High Schools, along with curricular and co-curricular transportation services. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation) with a $30.0 million size standard threshold and PSC code V222 (Transportation/Travel/Relocation: Passenger Motor Charter). Specific budget or award value information is not disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials, though the $30.0 million size standard suggests the potential contract scope. Key staffing requirements include safety attendants who must be at least 19 years old, fluent in English and Host Nation languages, and capable of undergoing specialized security and safety training to support the comprehensive student transportation operation.
Notice text
1. Purpose
Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Procurement Office is currently conducting market research to identify companies capable of and qualified to provide Daily Commute (DC) student bus transportation services in support of the Ansbach Military Community in Germany.
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for conducting market research and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Quotations (RFQ), and does not obligate the Government to any current or future commitments.
2. Scope of Work (Draft)
DoDEA is seeking full student transportation services to the Ansbach Military Community in Germany. Prospective contractor shall all personnel including drivers, safety aide, safety attendant, supervision, services, supplies, and/or equipment necessary to perform student transportation services. Contracted services shall comply with DoDEA and Host Nation requirements for student transportation.
Please see the attached draft copy of the PWS attached to this RFI for more information. Please note that the draft PWS is subject to change up until the solicitation is issued.
The period of performance for these services are anticipated to start on 01 August 2026.
For purposes of this acquisition, the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 485410, School and Employee Bus Transportation, Size Standard, $30.0M. The Product Service Code (PSC) is V222, Transportation/Travel/Relocation/Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Passenger Motor Charter.
3. Requested Information
If your company is interested, capable, and qualified to provide these services, please submit the following:
a. Statement of Interest
Please indicate your interest in participating in this potential requirement.
b. Capability Statement (Maximum of 3 pages)
Please a brief description of your company’s qualifications, relevant experience, and technical capabilities to meet the draft scope of work. Include:
- Company name, address, and point of contact
- CAGE/NCAGE code and Unique Entity ID (UEI)
- Business size and socio-economic status (e.g. small business, 8(a), HUBZone), if applicable
- Relevant past performance examples
c. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM)
Please submit a non-binding ROM cost estimate based on the draft scope. This estimate is for planning purposes only and will not be considered a formal quote. Please see the Request for Information-Sources Sought Notice document for more details.
4. Submission Instructions
Submissions and inquiries pertaining to this RFI must be sent electronically to Esther.Yi@dodea.edu no later than 11:00AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 17 November 2025. Vendor’s email message shall state “HE125426REANSBACH” in the subject line. Telephone calls regarding this RFI will not be accepted.
5. Disclaimer
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.
Please note that vendors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time an offer/quotation/proposal is due to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Therefore, only businesses with an active SAM registration will be eligible to receive any resultant contract(s) with the Department of Defense Education Activity.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 26REANSBACH_PWS_110625.pdf | ||
| 26REANSBACH_RFI_SSN_110625.docx | DOCX document |
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