Blue Bird Bus Repair

Amendment / Modification

• Sub-Factor 3 on page 11 has been removed/eliminated from evaluation and basis for award.

• Sub-Factor 3 now requires bidders to provide valid licenses with endorsements and certifications to operate the equipment listed in Sub-Factor 1. These must be recent and applicable to the services procured.

• Page 11 (Sub-Factor 3)

• Sub-Factor 3 requirements

• Bidders must now include a copy of their applicable FAA Operations Specifications showing certification to operate in Alaska as part of their submission for Sub-Factor 3.

Amendment / Modification

• A site visit for the Blue Bird Bus repair is announced. Bidders must contact Merlin Lilienthal at 541-496-8521 to schedule the appointment date and time.

• Quotes are required by Monday, March 23, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.

• The document provides details for a specific bus (VIN # 1BABLCSA9LF36486, 40 PASSENGER 2020 Bluebird) located at 2010 Opportunity In, Glide Oregon 97443.

• Contact information for Merlin Lilienthal (541-496-8521) is provided for scheduling and inquiries.

• Operating hours for the site visit are Monday through Friday, 0700 to 1600.

• The deadline for quote submission has been updated to Monday, March 23, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides photographic evidence of damage to a Blue Bird bus, likely intended to inform potential bidders about the condition of assets requiring repair or replacement.

• Images depicting damage to the passenger door (front).
• Images showing damage to the passenger step.
• Images illustrating damage to the right side fender well.
• The bus appears to be associated with the U.S. Government Forest Service (UAS).

This visual documentation is crucial for bidders to assess the scope and nature of necessary repairs for the bus. It helps in understanding the extent of the damage, which will inform their cost estimates, repair strategies, and overall bid preparation for any related maintenance or repair opportunity.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides clarification regarding attachments and specific sections of the solicitation.

• Section C - Appendix and Attachments: Bidders are instructed to disregard this section.

• Attachments: Should be referred to as "sections".

• Statement of Objectives: Bidders should disregard this and refer to Section III.

• Description of Requirements: This section should include documentation supporting any brand name descriptions.

• Repair Completion Deadline: Repairs must be completed no later than June 30, 2026, or 90 days after authorization to perform repairs and delivery to the service location, whichever is longer.

• Delivery: Delivery will be within 5 days of the center being notified of the notice to proceed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, specifically for the repair of body damage to a Blue Bird bus. This announcement serves as the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The acquisition is set aside for small business concerns.

• Service: Blue Bird Bus Motor Vehicle Accident Repair.

• Scope: Repair of body damage to a Blue Bird bus, as detailed in an estimate and a "Blue bid bus repair schedule of items" attachment.

• Deliverables: Completed bus repairs.

• Contract Type: Award anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed Price, Requirements contract.

• Period of Performance: March 24, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

• Delivery: Within 45 days after receipt of order, or no later than June 30, 2026, or 90 days after authorization, whichever is longer. Delivery is to be within 5 days of the center being notified of the notice to proceed.

• Questions Due: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.

• Answers Posted: Wednesday, March 20, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST on SAM.gov.

• Offers Due: Monday, March 23, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.

• Submission Method: Electronic via email to Darlene.Chase@usda.gov. Offers must include three separate attachments: Technical Capability (Word or PDF), Past Performance (PDF), and Price (Excel).

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the offeror providing the most advantageous quote based on the following criteria:

  1. Technical Factor(s): Equipment, Availability, and Licenses.
  2. Past Performance: Assessed for recency, relevancy, and assigned an Acceptable or Unacceptable rating.
  3. Price: Primary evaluation factor for determining award; competitive offers are expected to determine price reasonableness.

• This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns.

• Offerors are encouraged to conduct their own research into the area at their own expense.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions by reference, which can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.

• Attachments include a Statement of Objectives and a Blue bid bus repair schedule of items.