Pre-solicitation Synopsis for Blue Bird Spares Parts

The Department of the Army is procuring spare parts for Blue Bird Model T3FE 55-passenger buses through a Firm-Fixed Price Contract utilizing FAR Part 12 procedures. The procurement encompasses 90 line items of spare parts organized by system category, including engine assemblies, transmission components, turbochargers, alternators, filters, brake system components, suspension parts, and 80 radial tires, along with five 20-foot ISO shipping containers. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and certified under the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access required technical data. The Government will evaluate proposals based on pricing and compliance with specifications outlined in the attached bill of materials. The full solicitation is expected to be posted electronically within 2 to 4 weeks from April 9, 2026, with amendments issued only through the designated internet portal, making it essential for interested parties to monitor for updates prior to the final proposal due date of April 23, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a 100 percent Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to firms meeting small business criteria. The spare parts are intended to support 21 buses previously ordered under contract W56HZV-13-P-0405 and are to be delivered FOB-Origin from Lebanon. While the pre-solicitation notice does not specify a total award value, the bill of materials indicates pricing will be established by offerors through a competitive bidding process, as all unit prices in the preliminary template are currently listed as zero pending contractor submission. The contract number for this procurement is W912CH-26-R-0004. Interested contractors should note that all pricing submissions must be completed electronically, and failure to monitor for solicitation amendments may result in proposal rejection for non-responsiveness.