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72-Passenger Bus

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jun 15, 2026 · 14:29 UTC
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Offers due in 7 days
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This is a Sources Sought notice.

The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.

The Air Force needs a small business to provide a 72-passenger bus for its Moody AFB base.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a 72-passenger bus with a multi-function school activity bus configuration, including a dual air conditioning system and no specific fuel type mandated. The bus must effectively cool the cabin while transporting a full load of passengers.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? The notice doesn't say.
  • How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
  • When and how do you bid? Submit a capability statement electronically via email to SSgt Landon Docherty at landon.docherty@us.af.mil by Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:00 AM, EST.
  • Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.

Who can apply

  • Must be a certified small business
  • Has experience in manufacturing buses
  • Has a valid CAGE code and SAM registration

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
  • Write a 1-page summary of similar bus manufacturing work you've done before
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit (none scheduled)

Primary point of contact

Name
SSgt Landon Docherty
Email
landon.docherty@us.af.mil
Phone
(229) 257-4739

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