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Charter Buses for AEDC 75th Anniversary Charter_Buses_for_75th_Anniversary

Solicitation Charter_Buses_for_75th_Anniversary Copied Notice ID fbd1b0f7c2034a9584ce80ab1cdce006 Copied DEPT OF DEFENSE — FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR
SAM.gov
Posted
Mar 09, 2026
Deadline
Mar 20, 2026
Set-aside
None
NAICS
485510
PSC
V222

Summary

AI-generated · Mar 10, 2026

Four 56-passenger charter buses with drivers are needed to support base tours for AEDC’s 75th Anniversary event at Arnold AFB, TN. Buses must be climate-controlled, equipped with a PA system and TV screens, ADA compliant, and include a functioning bathroom. Drivers must have eligibility to access the Air Force installation. Buses should be in place by 8:00 a.m. and available to operate through 5:00 p.m. on the event day to transport up to about 4,000 personnel.

This is a market research/sources-sought action to determine availability and capability; the outcome may lead to a sole-source award, a small-business set-aside, or full and open competition. Respondents should provide a capabilities statement demonstrating the ability to meet the requirements, including company information, business size, and potential contract vehicles, along with an estimated total price. Submissions should be provided electronically to the contracting office by the stated deadline.

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB in Tennessee (TN) is seeking sources interested and capable of meeting the Government s requirement for four (4) 56 Passenger Charter Buses, as described in the Introduction paragraph below. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) Attn: Leslie R. McGowan 100 Kindel Drive Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332 DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION / PROPOSAL (RFQ / RFP). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. INTRODUCTION: This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government s requirement for four (4) 56 passenger buses to provide transportation in support of base tours to an estimated 4K personnel for the Arnold 75th Anniversary scheduled on Saturday, June 27th, 2026. The charter company must provide drivers with eligibility to access the Air Force installation and buses must have climate control, a PA system and TV screens, be ADA compliant, and have a bathroom. Must be in place by 8 a.m. on June 27th, 2026, and be prepared to run through 5 p.m. See Atch 1 Technical Requirements. Services are required at AEDC at Arnold AFB located in TN. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research efforts, the requirement may result in a sole source acquisition, it may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in art), or may be procured through full and open competition. Provided below are the anticipated Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), Item Descriptions, Unit of Measure (UoM), and Estimated Quantities: CLIN QTY Item Description 0001 4 Driver and Charter Bus (56 passenger) with climate control, a PA system, TV screens, be ADA compliant, and have functioning bathrooms NORTH AMERICAN INDSUTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 485510 Charter Bus Industry. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) or this requirement is V222-Transportation/Travel/Relocation-Travel, Lodging, Recruitment: Passenger Motor Charter. Submission Details: Responses should include: Company Information: Name, address, telephone number point of contact names, an e-mail address. Business size. State whether your firm is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or woman-owned small business (WOSB) based upon NAICS code. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI). Provide any feedback regarding Attachment 1 Technical Requirements. Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.) Interested businesses should submit brief capabilities as it relates to supporting the above requirement. To assist with budgetary estimates, please provide a total estimated price to meet this contemplated acquisition. The vendor s response to this Sources Sought shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Leslie R. McGowan, via email, and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Leslie R. McGowan: Emails: leslie.mcgowan@us.af.mil Email Subject Line Reference: Sources Sought Charter Buses for AEDC 75th Anniversary Response Date: 20 March 2026, 10:00 AM Central Standard Time DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from release outside the Government and technical team. Attachment(s): Attachment 1 Technical Requirements

From Sources Sought posted on Mar 09, 2026

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB in Tennessee (TN) is seeking sources interested and capable of meeting the Government s requirement for four (4) 56 Passenger Charter Buses, as described in the Introduction paragraph below. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) Attn: Leslie R. McGowan 100 Kindel Drive Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332 DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION / PROPOSAL (RFQ / RFP). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. INTRODUCTION: This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government s requirement for four (4) 56 passenger buses to provide transportation in support of base tours to an estimated 4K personnel for the Arnold 75th Anniversary scheduled on Saturday, June 27th, 2026. The charter company must provide drivers with eligibility to access the Air Force installation and buses must have climate control, a PA system and TV screens, be ADA compliant, and have a bathroom. Must be in place by 8 a.m. on June 27th, 2026, and be prepared to run through 5 p.m. See Atch 1 Technical Requirements. Services are required at AEDC at Arnold AFB located in TN. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research efforts, the requirement may result in a sole source acquisition, it may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in art), or may be procured through full and open competition. Provided below are the anticipated Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), Item Descriptions, Unit of Measure (UoM), and Estimated Quantities: CLIN QTY Item Description 0001 4 Driver and Charter Bus (56 passenger) with climate control, a PA system, TV screens, be ADA compliant, and have functioning bathrooms NORTH AMERICAN INDSUTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 485510 Charter Bus Industry. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) or this requirement is V222-Transportation/Travel/Relocation-Travel, Lodging, Recruitment: Passenger Motor Charter. Submission Details: Responses should include: Company Information: Name, address, telephone number point of contact names, an e-mail address. Business size. State whether your firm is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or woman-owned small business (WOSB) based upon NAICS code. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI). Provide any feedback regarding Attachment 1 Technical Requirements. Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.) Interested businesses should submit brief capabilities as it relates to supporting the above requirement. To assist with budgetary estimates, please provide a total estimated price to meet this contemplated acquisition. The vendor s response to this Sources Sought shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Leslie R. McGowan, via email, and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Leslie R. McGowan: Emails: leslie.mcgowan@us.af.mil Email Subject Line Reference: Sources Sought Charter Buses for AEDC 75th Anniversary Response Date: 20 March 2026, 10:00 AM Central Standard Time DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from release outside the Government and technical team. Attachment(s): Attachment 1 Technical Requirements

From Sources Sought posted on Mar 11, 2026

Notice history

2
  1. Sources Sought Posted Mar 09, 2026
  2. Sources Sought LATEST Posted Mar 11, 2026
    No changes from previous notice

Details

Solicitation number Charter_Buses_for_75th_Anniversary
Notice ID fbd1b0f7c2034a9584ce80ab1cdce006
Notice type Sources Sought
Product / Service (PSC) V222
NAICS 485510
Place of performance COOPERTOWN, Tennessee
Archive date Apr 04, 2026

Award Information

Not yet awarded

Documents

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Contacts

primary
Leslie McGowan

Email

Phone

Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
AIR FORCE TEST CENTER
FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR

Place of Performance

COOPERTOWN, Tennessee 37389
USA

Dates

Posted Mar 09, 2026 4 months ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 1 day ago
Due Mar 20, 2026 4 months ago