Spring 2026 Air Attaché Tour – Florida

SOL #: FA701426Q0099Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA7014 AFDW PK
ANDREWS AFB, MD, 20762-6604, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Charter Bus Industry (485510)

PSC

Passenger Motor Charter Service (V222)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
May 12, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 19, 2026, 2:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force Foreign Liaison Office (DAFFLO) is soliciting quotations for ground transportation services to support the Spring 2026 Air Attaché Tour in Florida. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for passenger motor charter services. The acquisition is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Part 13), with award based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Quotations are due by 10:00 AM EDT on May 19, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive ground transportation services, including vehicles (motorcoaches, minibuses, vans) and drivers, for approximately 50 attendees (up to 30 attachés and 20 spouses). Services are required from June 7-9, 2026, in Key West, FL, and at Joint Interagency Task Force-South (JIATF-S) facilities. Vehicles must be safe, well-maintained, climate-controlled, equipped with a public address system, and capable of accommodating passengers plus two standard suitcases per person. Drivers must meet installation access requirements for NAS Key West and JIATF-S secure areas, including background checks. An on-site Contract Manager is required, and services will be needed daily between 0700 and 2200.

Contract Details

This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Pricing must be all-inclusive, covering labor, vehicles, fuel, insurance, management, coordination, tolls, parking, permits, and baggage handling. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM and provide rates within current Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under SIN Category 485510 – Charter Bus Industry.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotations must be submitted electronically via email by 10:00 AM EDT on May 19, 2026, and remain valid for 30 calendar days. Award will be made to the lowest-priced quotation determined to be technically acceptable. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis, considering vehicle fleet, passenger capacity, scheduling, dispatch, baggage handling, driver availability, military installation/flightline access, schedule flexibility, and contingency procedures. The government intends to award without exchanges.

Key Dates & Contacts

  • Questions Due: 10:00 AM EDT on May 16, 2026
  • Quotations Due: 10:00 AM EDT on May 19, 2026
  • Target Award Date: No later than May 26, 2026
  • Period of Performance: June 7-9, 2026
  • Primary Contact: Walter Cardenas, walter.cardenas@us.af.mil, 703-728-9372

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: May 12, 2026
Spring 2026 Air Attaché Tour – Florida | GovScope