DoDEA Daily Commute Student Transportation Services to the Hohenfels Military Community, Germany

Open Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
HE125426REHOHENFELS
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Hohenfels Bavaria Germany

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 Hohenfels Military Community in Germany. The procurement seeks comprehensive transportation services including drivers, safety attendants, supervision, vehicles, and all necessary supplies and equipment to support student transportation operations. Key requirements mandate compliance with DoDEA and Host Nation transportation regulations, with emphasis on student safety as the highest priority, including comprehensive vehicle security and safety inspections, personnel background checks and certifications, and strict protocols for student boarding and emergency response. Interested vendors must submit a Statement of Interest, a capability statement not exceeding three pages detailing qualifications and relevant experience, and a non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate by 11:00 AM EST on November 17, 2025, to Esther.Yi@dodea.edu. The submission deadline for RFI responses is November 17, 2025, with an anticipated contract performance period beginning August 1, 2026. Vendors must be active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for potential contract award.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside and no current incumbent contractor has been identified in the available documentation. The contract will support transportation services for an estimated 300 to 800 students, encompassing daily morning and afternoon commute runs, curricular and co-curricular transportation, extended school year services, late activity runs, and career practicum shuttles. The NAICS code assigned is 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation) with a size standard of $30.0 million, though no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The contract is classified under Product Service Code V222 (Transportation/Travel/Relocation: Passenger Motor Charter). This RFI represents an initial market research phase and does not constitute a formal solicitation or obligate the Government to any commitments; a formal solicitation is anticipated to follow based on responses received.

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 Hohenfels 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 Hohenfels Military Community in Germany. Prospective contractor shall all personnel including drivers, 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.

4. 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 attached 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 “HE125426REHOHENFELS” 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
26REHOHENFELS_PWS_110625.pdf PDF
26REHOHENFELS_RFI_SSN_110625.docx DOCX document

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