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Sole Source Express Shuttle Bus Service (Route A90) between Pentagon and Mark Center

Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), a field activity of the Department of War, is seeking a contractor to provide continual express shuttle bus services for DoW personnel in the National Capital Region. - Government Buyer: - Department of War, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Pentagon Services Division (PSD), Executive Services Directorate (ESD) - OEMs and Vendors: - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is the only eligible provider - Products/Services Requested: - Express shuttle bus service (Route A90) between Pentagon Transit Center (PTC) and Mark Center Station (MCS) - Driver-operated shuttle buses - Buses must be manufactured in the US or Canada - Minimum seating capacity of 35 passengers - ADA compliant and equipped with video surveillance systems - Buses must have heating, air conditioning, and meet federal safety and accessibility standards - Service operates Monday through Friday, 5:40 am to 6:30 pm - Peak service every 10 minutes; non-peak every 15 minutes - Includes vehicle maintenance, inspections, insurance, and compliance with all licensing and security requirements - Timely mechanical breakdown response required - Monthly and annual ridership and financial reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source cooperative agreement; only WMATA will be considered - Cost sharing or matching is required - Buses must be US or Canadian made, with specific capacity and accessibility features - Service is designed to reduce traffic and environmental impact in the region - Estimated contract value: $1,600,000 to $6,440,000 over a base year and four option years - Place of Performance: - Pentagon Transit Center (Arlington, VA) - Mark Center Station Facility (4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA)

Description

This funding opportunity, administered by the Washington Headquarters Services of the Department of War, seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive bus transportation services for DoW personnel. The primary focus is to establish and operate a continual express shuttle bus service, Route A90, between the Pentagon Transit Center and the Mark Center Station facility. The contractor must provide driver-operated shuttle services, maintain and inspect vehicles for safety, comply with licensing and security requirements, and ensure buses meet federal capacity and accessibility standards. The program aims to provide reliable ground transportation for DoW employees in the National Capital Region, mitigating traffic impact and reducing reliance on private automobiles.

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