Project Information

Bid Title

PAX Buses - Sources Sought

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Alaska

Published Date

Jul 8, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 19, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

ELMEF60232

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PAX Buses - Sources Sought

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Notice ID

ELMEF60232

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command

PACIFIC AIR FORCES

Office

FA5000 673 CONS LGC

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jul 08, 2026 02:11 pm AKDT
• Original Response Date: Jul 19, 2026 11:50 pm AKDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 03, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: 2310 - PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES
• NAICS Code:
  • 336211 - Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  JBER , AK
  USA

Description

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research.

This sources sought is published to secure one (1) 44-PAX bus and three (3) 14-PAX buses to transport the enrolled youth of the 773d FSS Child and Youth Program (CYP) to and from local elementary schools and the School Age Centers at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska.

For the 14-PAX: The requirement is based on the 2027 Blue-Bird Gas Vision (Ford Micro Bird G5/D-Series commercial bus platform) equipped with a 7.3L Gas V8 engine, 14-passenger capacity seating arrangement, dual rear wheels, rear air conditioning/heater systems, and standard safety features suited for cold-weather operations in Anchorage, Alaska.

For the 44-PAX: The requirement is based on the 2027 Blue-Bird Gas Vision conventional school bus platform equipped with a 7.3L Ford Gas V8 engine, 44-passenger capacity seating arrangement with Freedman Family 3-point seatbelts, and a comprehensive winter package necessary to hold up to Alaska winters.

This is not a brand name requirement, or equal items may be considered. For more information, refer to the attached salient characteristics.

Required Information

The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336211, which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,000/employees. Interested parties capable of meeting this requirement are requested to respond to this notice and identify their small business status regarding the identified NAICS code. Please provide the following information:

• Company Name and Address


• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code


• Company business size by NAICS code


• Small Business Type(s), if applicable


• Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification (Name, Telephone, Email)


• A brief capabilities statement demonstrating the ability to provide the commodities described.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 907 552 5614 10480 SIJAN AVE STE 242
• JBER , AK 99506-2501
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Jabreann Thigpen
• jabreann.thigpen@us.af.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

• William Johnson
• william.johnson.119@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 9075525568

History

• Jul 08, 2026 02:11 pm AKDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 23Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles

• NAICS 336211Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing

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