72-Passenger Bus

INTRODUCTION:

This is a Sources Sought issued for conducting market research and identifying potential sources. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). No solicitation is being issued at this time, and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.

The purpose of this notice is to identify potential vendors, including small businesses, capable of providing one (1) 72 passenger bus as described below.

72-Passenger bus requirements are:

Passenger Capacity - 72 passengers (based on a 3-passengers-per-seat configuration).

Vehicle Type - Multi-Function School Activity Bus (MFSAB). Traditional roadside traffic control devices (e.g., stop arms, flashing lights) are not required.

Seating - Standard compartmentalized seating (3-point lap and shoulder belts are not required).

Accessibility - Standard access (wheelchair lift and ADA-compliant floor plan are not required).

Engine Configuration - Open / Flexible. Both Front Engine (FE) and Rear Engine (RE) configurations are acceptable.

Climate Control - Dual air conditioning system required. Performance-based requirement: system must effectively cool the cabin while transporting a full load of passengers (no specific BTU rating required).

Fuel System - Fuel-agnostic. No specific fuel type mandated.

Storage Compartments - No under-body or exterior luggage storage required.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested parties capable of providing the aforementioned item are requested to submit a capability statement. The statement must include the following information:

Company Information: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI).

Point of Contact: Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address.

Business Size/Socioeconomic Status: Indicate business size standard and any applicable socioeconomic categories (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) under the applicable NAICS code.

Availability/Lead Time: Estimated delivery schedule or lead time for the required item.

Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted electronically via email to the primary point of contact listed below.

Submission Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:00 AM, EST. Submit To: SSgt Landon Docherty at landon.docherty@us.af.mil and CC: 1st Lt Nasir Smith at nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil

Subject Line: “Sources Sought response – 72 Passenger Bus - [Your company name]”

Disclaimer: The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of information in response to this notice.