This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the repair of body damage on a Blue Bird bus. The acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. Offers are due by March 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Technical capability, past performance, and price will be evaluated. A site visit is mandatory and can be scheduled by calling Merlin Lilienthal at **** regarding the solicitation are due by March 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, with answers posted by March 20, 2026. Repairs must be completed no later than June 30, 2026, or 90 days after authorization, whichever is longer. Delivery of repaired bus will be within 5 days of notice to proceed. Agency protests can be filed with the contracting officer or the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests.
The bid notice states that repairs will be completed no later than June 30, 2026, or 90 days after authorization to perform the repairs and once the center has delivered it to the service location, whichever is longer. Delivery will be within 5 days of the center being notified of the notice to proceed.
The bid notice states that award will be made to the offeror providing the most advantageous quote to the government, evaluated based on technical factors (equipment, availability, licenses), past performance, and price.
The bid notice states that offerors must provide information about the proposed equipment, transportation availability, and valid licenses with endorsements and certifications to operate the equipment. Past performance will be evaluated, and an unacceptable rating will result in no award.
The bid notice states that a site visit is mandatory for the Blue Bird bus repair and interested parties should call Merlin Lilienthal at **** to set up an appointment date and time.
The bid notice states that questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted electronically via email to ***@***. *. * no later than Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 10:00 am est. Answers to offerors questions will be posted in sam. gov no later than Wednesday, March 20, 2026, at 2:00 pm est.
