January 22, 2024 Update

Please review the following information regarding obtaining a GSA GACA account to access and listen to the conference's recording, if interested. 

https://insite.gsa.gov/employee-resources/information-technology/it-security-and-privacy/it-security/sharing-securely/gsa-affiliated-customer-account-gaca?term=gaca&check_logged_in=1

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January 18, 2024 Update

This update to the Pre-Solicitation notice provides the Powerpoint Slidedeck of today's conference along with Questions and Answers from the conference. The conference was recorded, and those who would like access to the recording need to reach out to the Contracting Officer to request a GSA GACA account so that access can be provided to listen to this recording. 

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The General Services Administration's (GSA) Automotive Acquisition Support Center invites firms interested in submitting offers under the Government's upcoming solicitation for 2025 Buses to participate in the 2025 Federal Vehicles Standards process beginning January 11, 2024. This process, conducted via GSA's Engineering Division, assists GSA's Vehicle Buying program to develop the Government's technical requirements for motor vehicles.

Vehicle types being sought by the Government for this program include, but are not limited to:

- Adult Work Buses

- School Buses

- Shuttles

- Inter-City Commuter Coaches

- Over the Road Touring Coaches

Vehicle types, by Special Item Number (SIN) under Solicitation Number 47QMCA24R0006, being sought by the Government include:

202C - 24 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE A, SCHOOL BUS, BASIC

220A - 28 PAX ADULT, TYPE C, WORK BUS, BASIC

220C - 42 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE C, SCHOOL BUS, BASIC

221A - 36 PAX ADULT, TYPE C, WORK BUS, BASIC

221C - 54 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE C, SCHOOL BUS, BASIC

222A - 40 PAX ADULT, TYPE C, WORK BUS, BASIC

222C - 66 PAX CHILDREN TYPE C, SCHOOL BUS, BASIC

230A - 32 PAX ADULT, TYPE D FRONT ENGINE, WORK BUS, BASIC

232A - 44 PAX ADULT, TYPE D FRONT ENGINE, WORK BUS, BASIC

232C - 72 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE D FRONT ENGINE, SCHOOL BUS, BASIC

236A - 32 PAX ADULT, TYPE D REAR ENGINE, WORK BUS, BASIC

236C - 54 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE D REAR ENGINE, SCHOOL BUS, BASIC

238A - 44 PAX ADULT, TYPE D REAR ENGINE, WORK BUS, BASIC

238C - 78 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE D REAR ENGINE, SCHOOL BUS, BASIC

301C - 14 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE A, SCHOOL BUS

302C - 24 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE A, SCHOOL BUS

304C - 30 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE A, SCHOOL BUS

320A - 28 PAX ADULT, TYPE C, WORK BUS

320C - 42 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE C, SCHOOL BUS

321A - 36 PAX ADULT, TYPE C, WORK BUS

321C - 54 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE C, SCHOOL BUS

322A - 40 PAX ADULT, TYPE C, WORK BUS

322C - 66 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE C, SCHOOL BUS

330A - 32 PAX ADULT, TYPE D FRONT ENGINE, WORK BUS

332A - 44 PAX ADULT, TYPE D FRONT ENGINE, WORK BUS

332C - 72 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE D FRONT ENGINE, SCHOOL BUS

336A - 32 PAX ADULT, TYPE D REAR ENGINE, WORK BUS

336C - 54 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE D REAR ENGINE, SCHOOL BUS

338A - 44 PAX ADULT, TYPE D REAR ENGINE, WORK BUS

338C - 78 PAX CHILDREN, TYPE D REAR ENGINE, SCHOOL BUS

240L - 10 PAX ADULT, LOW-FLOOR, 90-98 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY SHUTTLE BUS

241 - 12 PAX ADULT , 90-98 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY SHUTTLE BUS, BASIC

241N - 12 PAX ADULT, 77-89 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY SHUTTLE BUS, BASIC

242 - 16 PAX ADULT, 90-98 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY SHUTTLE BUS, BASIC

242N - 16 PAX ADULT, 77-89 INCH WIDE, LIGHT DUTY SHUTTLE BUS, BASIC

243 - 20 PAX ADULT, 90-98 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY SHUTTLE BUS, BASIC

246 - 24 PAX ADULT, 90-98 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY SHUTTLE BUS, BASIC

247 - 28 PAX ADULT, 90-98 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS, BASIC

341 - 12 PAX ADULT, 90-98 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

341N - 12 PAX ADULT, 77-89 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

342 - 16 PAX ADULT, 90-98 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

342L - 16 PAX ADULT, LOW-FLOOR, LIGHT-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

342N - 16 PAX ADULT, 77-89 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

343 - 20 PAX ADULT, 90-98 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

343L - 20 PAX ADULT, LOW-FLOOR, LIGHT-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

346 - 24 PAX ADULT, 90-98 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

346L - 24 PAX ADULT, LOW-FLOOR, LIGHT-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

347 - 28 PAX ADULT, 90-98 INCH WIDE, LIGHT-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

347L - 28 PAX ADULT, LOW-FLOOR, LIGHT-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

259W - 28 PAX ADULT, 100-102 INCH WIDE, MEDIUM-DUTY SHUTTLE BUS, BASIC

260 - 32 PAX ADULT, 94-99 INCH WIDE, MEDIUM-DUTY SHUTTLE BUS, BASIC

260W - 32 PAX ADULT, 100-102 INCH WIDE, MEDIUM-DUTY SHUTTLE BUS, BASIC

263 - 36 PAX ADULT, 94-99 INCH WIDE, MEDIUM-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS, BASIC

263W - 36 PAX ADULT, 100-102 INCH WIDE, MEDIUM-DUTY SHUTTLE BUS, BASIC

359W - 28 PAX ADULT, 100-102 INCH WIDE, MEDIUM-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

360 - 32 PAX ADULT, 94 TO 99-INCH, MEDIUM-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

360L - 32 PAX ADULT, LOW-FLOOR, MEDIUM-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

360W - 32 PAX ADULT, 100-102 INCH WIDE, MEDIUM-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

363 - 36 PAX ADULT PASSENGER, MEDIUM-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

363W - 36 PAX ADULT, 100-102 INCH WIDE, MEDIUM-DUTY, SHUTTLE BUS

396 - 49 PAX ADULT, HEAVY-DUTY, INTERCITY, COMMUTER COACH

397 - 57 PAX ADULT, HEAVY-DUTY, INTERCITY, COMMUTER COACH

398 - 56 PAX ADULT, OVER-THE-ROAD, TOURING COACH

The General Services Administration is the mandatory source for vehicles purchased in the United States under the Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR) 101-26.501. GSA's Vehicle Purchasing Division purchases an estimated 50,000 new model year non-tactical vehicles for Federal Executive Agencies and the Department of Defense annually. All GSA vehicle purchases are governed by program specific Federal Vehicle Standards, which are assimilated by GSA Engineering personnel prior to solicitation publication.

The technical review process engages interested parties to provide technical data for vehicles to be potentially offered to the Government in response to the forthcoming solicitation and to assist in the development of the Federal Vehicles Standards for the current model year on the 2025 Main Bus Program.  Please note, GSA is NOT requesting pricing at this time.  GSA is currently only in the requirements development phase of the acquisition.

Interested parties, which have not already done so, should complete the following steps in order to participate:

Send a list of makes/models they intend to submit for consideration to Dillon Akyuz, GSA Vehicle Engineer, at [email protected] by January 18, 2024.  Please see the attached "Current Active Models" as a starting point and identify any deletions or additions with your firm's submission.  These model lists are necessary for GSA to establish them in our database so they will be available for technical data population. 

GSA will hold a combined virtual Pre-Solicitation Conference and Industry Day on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 11:00am-12:00pm EST to review these instructions as well as a discussion of changes from the current 2020 Main Bus Program.  All interested parties should plan on attending.

The meeting info is as follows:

Meeting ID

meet.google.com/jpj-jpva-eud

Phone Numbers

(‪US)‪+1 401-646-2406

PIN: ‪361 241 080#

For a better understanding of the potential solicitation requirements, please review the 2020 Main Bus Program Solicitation attached herewith.

GSA anticipates many similar proposal requirements and terms and conditions, though full draft RFP terms will be released in the Spring of 2024 under a separate notice.

GSA looks forward to your firm's participation in the 2025 Federal Standards for Buses.

For additional information please contact GSA's Vehicle Purchasing Division at 844-472-1200 or by email at [email protected].