Bid guide
How to bid on DoDEA Daily Commute Student Transportation Services, Hohenfels
What DoDEA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is conducting market research for companies to provide daily student bus transportation services for the Hohenfels Military Community in Germany. This includes providing all personnel, such as drivers and safety attendants, supervision, and necessary equipment.
This is an opportunity for transportation service providers to potentially secure a contract with DoDEA, supporting military families abroad. The anticipated start date for these services is August 1, 2026.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for submitting your information is November 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. All submissions must be sent electronically by this time.
This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a formal solicitation. DoDEA is gathering information to understand market capabilities. There is no guarantee that a formal solicitation will follow, and the government is not obligated to any future commitments based on RFI responses.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for companies specializing in school and employee bus transportation. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 485410, School and Employee Bus Transportation, with a size standard of $30.0M.
Firms with experience in providing full student transportation services, including personnel and equipment, especially those familiar with DoDEA and Host Nation requirements, are well-suited.
How to respond
To respond, you need to submit three items: a statement of interest, a capability statement (maximum 3 pages), and a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate. The capability statement should detail your company's qualifications, relevant experience, technical capabilities, and include your company name, address, point of contact, CAGE/NCAGE code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), business size, socio-economic status, and relevant past performance examples.
All submissions and inquiries must be sent electronically to [email protected]. The subject line of your email must state “HE1254226REHOHENFELS”. Telephone calls will not be accepted. You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for any resultant contract.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is an RFI, a well-prepared response can highlight your company's strengths. Clearly articulate your experience with similar transportation services, especially those involving student safety and international operations.
Ensure your capability statement directly addresses the draft scope of work. Provide specific examples of past performance that demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements. For the rough cost estimate, provide a realistic figure based on the draft scope, as this helps DoDEA with planning.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Dept of Defense Education Activity (dodea); the original posting controls.