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Charter Bus Services for NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Hampton Roads Area of Responsibility, Southeast and Northeast Client Base Locations and Other Areas of Responsibility (AOR)

Solicitation: N4008525R2696
Notice ID: c92269d25f0d4950874ec9be4e840401
TypeSources SoughtNAICS 485510DepartmentDepartment of DefenseAgencyDept Of The NavyStateVAPostedJan 08, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueMay 19, 2025, 06:00 PM UTCExpired

Sources Sought from DEPT OF THE NAVY • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: VA. Response deadline: May 19, 2025. Industry: NAICS 485510.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$965,465,364
Sector total $965,465,364 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$107,325
P10–P90
$28,414$4,168,590
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($965,465,364)
Deal sizing
$107,325 median
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Place of performance
Norfolk, Virginia • 23511 United States
State: VA
Contracting office
Norfolk, VA • 23511-0395 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Melinda Robinson
Email
melinda.l.robinson@navy.mil
Phone
7573410690
Name
Susan Roberts
Email
susan.c.roberts4.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
7573410091

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Subagency
NAVFAC
Office
NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD • NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC • NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC
Contracting Office Address
Norfolk, VA
23511-0395 USA

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Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.  This is not a request for proposal and no contract will be awarded from this notice. There will not be a solicitation, specifications, or drawings available at this time.  This notice is a market research tool used for planning purposes only to determine the availability and capability of small business sources.

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) Contracting is seeking Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified HUBZone Small Business, and certified 8(a) Businesses with current relevant qualifications, experience, personnel and capability to perform a proposed contract. Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Notice, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the best interest of the Government.

A Base Support, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with non-recurring services is anticipated. The total contract term including the exercise of any options, shall not exceed (60) months. Source Selection procedures will be used to evaluate and select the proposal that is most advantageous to the Government. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to perform Charter Bus Services for NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Hampton Roads Area of Responsibility, Southeast and Northeast Client Base Locations and Other Areas of Responsibility (AOR).   

General Work Requirements -  1700000 C – Base Support Vehicles and Equipment

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to perform:

The intent of 1700000 C Base Support Vehicles and Equipment is to specify the requirements related to Charter Bus Services, Local Area Trip Rate within a 50-Mile Radius, Local Area Trip within a 100 Mile Radius, Long Distance Trip Rate in excess of 100 Mile Radius and Quick Response Bus Trips.

All Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified HUBZone Small Business, and certified 8(a) Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.  All qualified firms are encouraged to respond. The appropriate NAICS Code is 485510, size standard $19 million.

It is requested that interested parties submit a brief capabilities package not to exceed 5 pages. This capabilities package shall address, at a minimum the following:

(1) Examples of projects worked within the last five years of similar size, scope and complexity as the work indicated. Knowledge of the state regulations within the AOR. Indicate whether your firm worked as a prime or subcontractor, contract value, brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the work described, and a Government / Agency point of contact.

Size/Scope/Complexity: Experience providing all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, and equipment to perform Charter Bus services as defined in the RFP. The Offeror shall demonstrate the required experience totaling at least $230,000.00, either on one contract or collectively over multiple contractors, over the past five years.

(2) Company profile, to include number of offices and number of employees per office, annual receipts, office location(s), available bonding capacity, Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, and CAGE Code.

(3) Please indicate if you are a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified HUBZone Small Business, and certified 8(a) Business.

(4) In order to assist us in determining the geographic boundaries of the contract(s) necessary to cover the services of the proposed requirement within our AOR, please identify the geographic area in which you can operate in an efficient and economical manner.

The capabilities package for this sources sought notice is not expected to be a proposal, but rather a short statement regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate existing, or developed, expertise and experience in relation to this contract. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities package. Submission of a capabilities package is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Navy in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry capabilities.

Electronic submission will be accepted.  Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be emailed to melinda.l.robinson12.civ@us.navy.mil, and must be received no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 19 May 2025. Questions regarding this sources sought notice may be emailed to Melinda Robinson at melinda.l.robinson12.civ@us.navy.mil.

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Executive summary

The opportunity is a Sources Sought notice for Charter Bus Services for NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic. This allows the Department of the Navy to gauge interest and capabilities from potential vendors in the Hampton Roads area and other locations. Businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specializing in bus services, should assess their operational readiness and compliance to respond effectively.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is looking to identify capable vendors that can provide charter bus services across various locations, ensuring reliable transportation options for their personnel and activities within the defined areas of responsibility (AOR).

Work breakdown
  • Evaluate potential sites for service deployment
  • Assess fleet capacity and compliance with safety standards
  • Determine staffing needs for operations and support
  • Develop a service delivery model
  • Prepare for potential scaling of services based on demand
Response package checklist
  • Company capabilities statement
  • Examples of previous contracts and references
  • Fleet information including vehicle types and capacities
  • Safety records and compliance documentation
  • Proposal outlining service delivery approach
Suggested keywords
charter bus servicesNAVFACtransportation logisticsfederal contractingHampton Roads area
Source coverage notes

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  • Detailed service specifications and volume estimates
  • Preferred service locations within the AOR
  • Historical data on previous contracts
  • Any special requirements regarding vehicle types or capabilities
  • Insights into evaluation criteria for vendor selection

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