IET26-01 Buses

The Florida State Guard, operating under Broward County jurisdiction, is procuring motorcoach transportation services for Initial Entry Training (IET 2026-01) at Camp Blanding through a single-source purchase justification notice. The procurement seeks chartered bus services classified under UNSPSC code 78111803 to provide specialized, high-capacity tactical ground transportation supporting the state's 180-day training mandate. The vendor must demonstrate the capability to manage a highly variable daily fleet ranging from 3 to over 7 bus units while meeting specific safety and clearance requirements for Camp Blanding's unpaved training ranges, providing real-time recruit tracking compatibility, and maintaining pre-cleared military installation access. The service period runs from April 9, 2026 through April 30, 2026. The posting date is March 11, 2026, with a vendor information submission deadline of April 1, 2026. This single-source justification notice will remain posted for a minimum of 15 business days as required by Florida Statutes.

Phoenix Bus has been identified as the intended single-source vendor at a rate of $1,300 per bus rental, with an estimated total contract value of $50,700. The single-source justification emphasizes that Phoenix Bus possesses unique capabilities in providing the specialized transportation requirements that no other commercial provider can meet, as confirmed through market research including review of State Term Contracts. The acquisition has received approval from the Purchasing Director of the Department of Military Services, the General Counsel of the Division of the Florida State Guard, and the Budget Officer of the Division of the Florida State Guard. Interested vendors or organizations seeking to challenge the single-source designation may submit vendor information by the April 1, 2026 deadline. The contract manager for this procurement is Terence Blakely, reachable at 850-624-5753 or terence.blakely@floridastateguard.fl.gov. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational eligibility are referenced in the procurement documentation.