DoDEA-Europe Student Transportation Security Services Program (STSSP) for Bus Security Attendant Services - Solicitation Restricted Access Request

Form to request access to the solicitation documents The Department of Defense Dependents Schools Activity (DoDEA), in support of the DoDEA-Europe (DoDEA-E) Europe District, intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP)/Solicitation for the acquisition of services for the Student Transportation Security Services Program (STSSP) for students attending DoDEA schools the host nations of: Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and The United Kingdom.

The anticipated acquisition is expected to result in a single or multiple award five year (one base period + 4 option ordering periods) firm fixed-price (FFP) IDIQ (i.e., ‘D' type) contract(s) to the offer(s). The USG anticipates awarding the contract(s) for the following periods of performance including options: Base Period: 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2020; Option Period I: 1 July 2020 - 30 June 2021; Option Period II: 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022; Option Period III: 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023; and Option Period IV: 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024.

In support of its education mission, DoDEA-E operates transportation services for students attending DoD schools in eight host nations. DoDEA-E does not own vehicles used for student transportation, nor does it employ drivers or adult safety or security attendants. Student transportation is obtained by contracts with host nation commercial bus transportation companies. The inherent vulnerabilities of student transportation OCONUS make it imperative that DoDEA-E operate an active student transportation security services program that is (a) tailored to identification and assessment, containment and reduction of local risks to student security during daily transportation to and from school and home; and (b) that emplaces structure and procedures to respond to and manage en-route security emergencies when they occur. It is the Government's intention to publicize a solicitation (with explicit access) for the Security Attendants requirements, on FedBizOpps on/about 1 April 2019.

To obtain access to the solicitation, once posted, companies must register and obtain a userid and password from www.fbo.gov. In addition, interested vendors must submit a Solicitation Restricted Access Request. This form must be completed and returned by those interested and eligible to submit proposals before access to the restricted documents will be granted. Please ensure the subject line of the e-mail reflects the correct solicitation number and "Solicitation Restricted Access." Vendors who replied to the HE1254-19-R-2002, Request for Information (RFI) Source Sought, posting/ or e-mail, and submitted a Capability Statement, will be provided a copy of the Solicitation Restricted Access Request.

This acquisition will be conducted using Full and Open Competition Procedures. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561612- Security Guards and Patrol Services and the applicable small business size standard is $20.5M. The instructions for proposal submission and evaluative criteria of offers will be included in the solicitation. This will be an electronic solicitation release, and all future information concerning this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed through this website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring these sites to ensure you have the most up to date information about this acquisition. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The website will provide downloading instructions to obtain a copy of the solicitation. All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov.