Tyndall Air Force Base - NAF School Bus
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA481924QA024
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2310 Passenger Motor Vehicles
- Place of performance
- Tyndall AFB, Florida 32403, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 325th Contracting Squadron is seeking to procure one school bus to transport students for Tyndall Air Force Base's Academy and Youth Center. The bus must be able to accommodate at least 83 passengers and include integrated seat belts, multiple emergency exits, ABS, airbags, and other advanced safety features. It must also have a proven reliable engine and transmission, effective climate control systems, and clear visibility for the driver. Proposals are due no later than February 2, 2024 and will be evaluated based on which proposal represents the best value to the Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing by January 31, 2024.
There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. The procurement will be conducted according to Air Force nonappropriated funding contracting policy and awarded based on the proposal most advantageous to the agency rather than Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions for small businesses. The place of performance will be Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, and one school bus is required to meet the needs of transporting students for the base's Academy and Youth Center programs.
Notice text
The 325th Contracting Squadron is seeking qualified vendors to fulfill a requirement for a School Bus with the attached Salient Characteristics document.
Any reference to the Federal Acquisition Regulation made in this combined synopsis/solicitation is contingent upon Contracting Officer discretion and shall be regarded by general principle; the procurement of this acquisition shall align with AFI 64-301 Nonappropriated Fund Contracting Policy, Attachment 2 [Two], Mandatory NAF Contracting Requirements, paragraph A2.7, “Public Law 85-536, Small Business Act of 1958 and FAR guidance relative to small business and other award-preference programs do not apply to NAF contracting. NAF contracts shall be awarded to the firm whose proposal is most advantageous to the NAFI [Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality].”
The solicitation number is FA481924QA024
Procuring a school bus for the students at Tyndall AFB - Academy and Youth center iscrucial because it will provide a safe and reliable mode of transportation for students. It will also reduce traffic congestion and pollution, keep students punctual and active, and promote a sense of responsibility among children. Additionally, it will give parents peace of mind knowing that their children are traveling to and from school safely.
We are seeking a school bus designed to accommodate at least 83 passengers, necessitates a robust set of performance requirements with a paramount focus on safety and reliability. With an emphasis on passenger well-being, the bus should
feature integrated seat belts for all occupants, multiple accessible emergency exits, and advanced safety measures like ABS and airbags. The engine must provide ample power for smooth acceleration, complemented by a durable transmission system and responsive steering for optimal control. Reliability components such as a proven engine, dependable transmission, and robust electrical systems are imperative, along with puncture-resistant tires. Regular maintenance provisions, compliance with safety standards, effective climate control, communication systems, and unobstructed visibility for the driver further contribute to the holistic performance and safety profile of the school bus.
RESPONSES. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to A1C Fernando Yahir Zamora Amezcua at fernando.zamora_amezcua@us.af.mil, and to SSgt Thomas Prospere at thomas.prospere@us.af.mil no later than Friday, February 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM CST. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. QUESTIONS. Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to toA1C Fernando Yahir Zamora Amezcua at fernando.zamora_amezcua@us.af.mil, and to SSgt Thomas Prospere at thomas.prospere@us.af.mil no later than Wednesday, January 31, 2024 1:00 PM CST. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered through email. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after Wednesday, January 31, 2024 will be answered.
1. Request for Quote (RFQ)
2. NAF Clause Set
3. Salient Characteristics
4. Tyndall-Logos
5. DAFMAN_64-119
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ - FA481924QA024 - NAF School Bus - Tyndall AFB.pdf | ||
| Tyndall-Logos.pdf | ||
| DAFMAN_64-119.pdf | ||
| NAF Clause Set.pdf | ||
| Salient Charecteristics - NAF School Bus - Tyndall AFB.pdf |
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