School Bus Services

This is a Sources Sought notice, not a request for quote, proposal, or invitation for bid. The intent of this notice is to determine the availability of HUBZone small business concerns for potential set-aside. No award will be made from this Sources Sought. No solicitation is available at this time. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a future acquisition. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought notice, and if the Government still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on Federal Business Opportunities. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for a future synopsis/solicitation, as they will not be notified. The 5th Contracting Squadron is seeking sources interested in a possible contract to provide school bus services for approximately 900 children in grades K through 8 at Minot AFB, ND. The NAICS code is 485410. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform bus service as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). School bus service shall be provided between the hours of 0700 and 1630, Monday through Friday, beginning on or about 01 November and ending on or about 15 April, an estimated 100 school days each year. The Government has the option to end this service anytime between 31 March and 15 April. The service is for Memorial Jr. High, North Plains Elementary, and Dakota Elementary Schools, all located on Minot AFB, ND. Offerors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirement are invited to provide information to contribute to this Sources Sought notice including commercial market information and company information via e-mail or facsimile (701-723-4172) to Nicky Bickler at [email protected] no later than 18 June 2009. RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address. Any questions or concerns may also be directed to Nicky Bickler via email or phone, 701-723-3949. The alternate POC is Angie Klein at [email protected]. This notice is to assist the 5th Contracting Squadron in determining potential sources only. This Sources Sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this notice.