SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Jamaica will launch the solicitation on the SAM.gov website when it is available.  

The requirement is to provide daily routine transportation services for American diplomats' children who attend the American International School of Kingston (AISK) and Hillel Academy.  The contractor will be required to provide supervision, labor, materials, fuel and equipment for the provision of the school bus transportation services on school days, five (5) days of the week, except holidays and other days specifically designated by the schools.  

The anticipated performance period is for a base year, with two one-year option periods, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered. 

The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract.  

All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer pursuant to FAR 4.1102(a). Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of proposals. Offerors that are not in compliance with the solicitation instructions and requirements shall be deemed non-responsive to the solicitation instructions and requirements and no further consideration shall be given. 

This opportunity is subject to 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021) 

Electronic Submission/Responses: 

This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed 30MB), if it does then you might have to send more than one email.