SOFAM Bus Transportation Service
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- H9242126QE012
- Agency
-
US Special Operations Command
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 485510 Charter Bus Industry
- Place of performance
- Fairbanks, Alaska 99708, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Special Operations Command is soliciting quotes for bus transportation services to support the Special Operations Forces Arctic Medic (SOFAM) exercise in Fairbanks, Alaska. The contractor must provide two buses with a combined capacity of 60 students, along with all necessary management, personnel, equipment, fuel, supplies, and incidental services to transport students between a designated hotel and training areas on Fort Wainwright. Key requirements include Commercial Driver's License holders, drivers with cold weather experience, background checks, and buses equipped with winter traction devices, robust heating systems, and secure storage for student gear. The government will evaluate proposals based on two factors: price and technical acceptability, with technical and past performance considered approximately equal to cost. The deadline for submitting questions is 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on December 24, 2025, and proposals must be received by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 5, 2026.
This solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) enterprises and falls under NAICS code 485510 with a size standard of $19,000,000. The contract covers transportation services during the SOFAM exercise from January 16-26, 2026, with additional airport transfer services on January 9-10 and 27-28, operating between 0800 and 1800 hours daily. Each bus must accommodate a minimum of 30 passengers, navigate approximately 50 miles with a 1.15-hour one-way drive time on potentially challenging winter roads, and subcontracting local transportation providers is permitted. The place of performance is Fairbanks, Alaska 99708, with transportation originating from an IHG Hotel on Fort Wainwright. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available documentation.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This Update includes the Q&A Answers.
Requirement is for two (2) Bus Transportation Service in Fairbanks, AK.
The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, personnel, equipment, buses, fuel, supplies, and incidental services necessary for the transportation of up to 60 students between the Hotel (TBD- to be determined) and designated training areas on Fort Wainwright, AK. The contractor shall ensure safe, reliable, and punctual service under all local environmental conditions, including challenging terrain and extreme cold weather.
The contractor shall provide two (2) buses each with a seating capacity sufficient for at least 30 students with individual equipment for each bus, for a total capacity of 60 students.
The contractor shall perform to the standards specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
All questions must be submitted via email and received by 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time 24 DEC 2025.
The hour and date for receipt of offers is 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time 05 JAN 2025.
Update #1 ·
Requirement is for two (2) Bus Transportation Service in Fairbanks, AK.
The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, personnel, equipment, buses, fuel, supplies, and incidental services necessary for the transportation of up to 60 students between the Hotel (TBD- to be determined) and designated training areas on Fort Wainwright, AK. The contractor shall ensure safe, reliable, and punctual service under all local environmental conditions, including challenging terrain and extreme cold weather.
The contractor shall provide two (2) buses each with a seating capacity sufficient for at least 30 students with individual equipment for each bus, for a total capacity of 60 students.
The contractor shall perform to the standards specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
All questions must be submitted via email and received by 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time 24 DEC 2025.
The hour and date for receipt of offers is 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time 05 JAN 2025.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Answers H92421-26-Q-E012- Bus Transportation Requirements QA.docx | DOCX document | |
| H9242126QE012 SOFAM Bus Transportation Service.pdf |
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