Posted: Sept. 18, 2025, 10:37 a.m. EDT
2025 FALL OPEN SEASON
Update September 18, 2025
In support of the Transit Bus Program, GSA is providing the following update for the FY25 Fall Open Season period.
1) The following attachments are hereby incorporated:
- JointProgram_OpenSeasonConferenceFY25Fall_2025-09-17
2) Important Dates are as follows:
- Comment Collector Opening in GSAFleet.gov: June 2, 2025
- Bid Intention Period Opening in GSAFleet.gov: June 2, 2025
- Comment Collector Closing in GSAFleet.gov: June 30, 2025
- Bid Intention Period Closing in GSAFleet.gov: June 30, 2025
- Fall Open Season Industry Day: September 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time
- Bid Opening in GSAFleet.gov: September 22, 2025
- Bid Closing in GSAFleet.gov: October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Supplemental Documents Due (if applicable): October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Should vendors or potential offerors wish to view the recording of the conference, please request a GSA Affiliated Customer Account (GACA) to gain access. Instructions for obtaining a GACA are attached to this notice. Once approved, offerors may access the recording at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11GqYibw76yhxqYfeaCyeiB5f_3dMxW8a/view?usp=drive_link (cut and paste the address into your browser).
Please note that both the Bid Intention Period and the Comment Collector periods are now closed. No new makes and models will be accepted.
Update July 23, 2025
In support of the Transit Bus Program, GSA is providing the following update for the FY25 Fall Open Season period.
Please note that both the Bid Intention Period and the Comment Collector periods are now closed. No new new makes and models will be accepted.
Important Dates:
- Comment Collector Opening in GSAFleet.gov: June 2, 2025
- Bid Intention Period Opening in GSAFleet.gov: June 2, 2025
- Comment Collector Closing in GSAFleet.gov: June 30, 2025
- Bid Intention Period Closing in GSAFleet.gov: June 30, 2025
- Fall Open Season Industry Day: September 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time
- Bid Opening in GSAFleet.gov: September 22, 2025
- Bid Closing in GSAFleet.gov: October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Supplemental Documents Due (if applicable): October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
GSA will hold a virtual Industry Day as stated above to discuss the Open Season process. All interested parties should attend. The Google Meet joining information is as follows:
FY25 Fall Open Season Conference | OCONUS, Main Bus, Transit Bus
Wednesday, September 17 9:00 10:30am Eastern Time
Google Meet joining info:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/paf-deya-kad
Or dial: (US) +1 267-553-4614 PIN: 600 661 238 #
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/paf-deya-kad?pin=3859887371943
Should you have any questions, please contact your contracting team.
May 27, 2025
In support of the Transit Bus Program, GSA is announcing the FY25 Fall Open Season period for existing contractors to submit new model year (NMY) updates to awarded line items and for current contractors or prospective offerors to propose new models for consideration under the program. GSA will host a virtual Industry Day to provide an overview of the Fall Open Season process.
The purpose of this message is to call your attention to a new process and industry engagement period intended to streamline and improve the Open Season experience:
- Comment Collector Period Contractors will have the opportunity to review and provide feedback on applicable Federal Vehicle Standards.
- Bid Intention Submission Contractors will be asked to indicate which existing and new makes and models they intend to submit.
Please note: Bid Intention Period will be the only opportunity to propose new makes and models.
Important Dates:
- Comment Collector Opening in GSAFleet.gov: June 2, 2025
- Bid Intention Period Opening in GSAFleet.gov: June 2, 2025
- Comment Collector Opening in GSAFleet.gov: June 30, 2025
- Bid Intention Period Opening in GSAFleet.gov: June 30, 2025
- Fall Open Season Industry Day: September 17, 2025
- Bid Opening in GSAFleet.gov: September 22, 2025
- Bid Closing in GSAFleet.gov: October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Supplemental Documents Due (if applicable): October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
We will provide additional details as they become available.
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UPDATE October 29, 2024:- SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (October 29, 2024): Solicitation 47QMCA21R0013 remains open beyond the initial deadline of November 15, 2021 (Amendment 0005), for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government's motor vehicle requirements. Please see attached 888E SOP For New Offeror and 888E Proposal Template for more information.
UPDATE: August 19, 2024 - AutoBid will open Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 8am EDT and close Monday, September 16,2024 at 4pm EDT. Please use the latest set of Purchase Descriptions (PDs) stored in Attachments for the SINs you wish to bid on.
UPDATE: July 11, 2024 - AutoStandards1 will open Monday, July 15, 2024 at 8am EDT and close Monday, July 22,2024 at 8am EDT. During this time, vendors (and offerors who set up an AutoBid account - see Request for GSA AutoBid Account Form in the Attachments section) will be able to make suggestions to the Purchase Descriptions (PDs) for SINs 377A, 377B, 377C, 377D, 377E, 377F, 377G, 377H , 377I, 377K, and 377L (updated July 10, 2024 - See Attachments section) as well as update their model minimum requirements.
UPDATE: July 10, 2024 - Should vendors or potential offerors wish to view the recording of the Joint Program Open Season Conference held on June 27, 2024, offerors may request a GSA Affiliated Customer Account (GACA). Visit the following website for instructions: https://insite.gsa.gov/system/files/insite/GACA__GSAAffiliatedCustomerAccounts_FEB_2023-v3.pdf (cut and paste address into your browser). Once approved, offerors may access the recording at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KFttee2gg8uRsnc1m7onvgObRQglYSJa/view?usp=sharing (cut and paste address into your browser).
UPDATE: June 17, 2024 - Under solicitation 47QMCA21R0013, 2022 Transit Bus Program, GSA is announcing the third Open Season period for existing contractors to provide new model year (NMY) information on awarded line items, as well as for these contractors or new interested offerors to propose new models under the 2022 Transit Bus Program. All models must comply with the Federal Purchase Descriptions as outlined and updated in the solicitation.
GSA will hold a virtual Industry Day on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 9:00am 10:00am EDT to discuss the Open Season process. All interested parties should attend. Below is the meeting info:
Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/npb-dzik-hrd
Or dial: (US) +1 541-702-7666
PIN: 984 575 411#
Existing contractors and new interested offerors must submit a list of all new makes/models they intend to submit for consideration via a Google Form issued by Craig Yokum at craig.yokum@gsa.gov no later than August 8, 2024, at 5:00pm EDT. The Google Form will be issued to known interested parties immediately following the Industry Day listed above.
All new interested offerors, as well as existing contract holders who require changes to their log-in roles * are also required to request an AutoBid account no later than August 8, 2024, at 5:00pm EDT by submitting the attached Request for AutoBid Account document, complete with all necessary information, to automotiveedi.partnerships@gsa.gov. The subject of that correspondence should read 47QMCA21R0013 - 2022 Transit Bus Program Fall Open Season Request for AutoBid Account. *Note: new this year, existing contract holders with active AutoBid accounts who do not require changes to their log-in do NOT need to submit this form.
AutoBid will open on September 3, 2024, for all parties who properly requested an AutoBid account.
Thank you for your participation/interest in the GSA's vehicle buying programs. Should you have any questions, please contact me on (703) 605-9291 or at craig.yokum@gsa.gov. I look forward to receiving your proposal!
UPDATE May 7, 2024:- Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice
SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (May 7, 2024): Solicitation 47QMCA21R0013 remains open beyond the initial deadline of November 15, 2021 (Amendment 0005), for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government's motor vehicle requirements. Note that two new Purchase Descriptions (377K and 377L) for 30' and 35' battery electric buses have been added to the Program.Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information.
UPDATE December 19, 2023:- Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice
SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (December 19, 2023): Solicitation 47QMCA21R0013 remains open beyond the initial deadline of November 15, 2021 (Amendment 0005), for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government's motor vehicle requirements. Note that two new Purchase Descriptions (377K and 377L) for 30' and 35' battery electric buses have been added to the Program.Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information.
UPDATE August 3, 2023 - An attachment of the Transit Bus Open Season 2 Industry Day today of Powerpoint Slidedeck is provided.
UPDATE: July 20, 2023 - Under solicitation 47QMCA21R0013, 2022 Transit Bus Program, GSA is announcing the second Open Season period for existing contractors to provide new model year (NMY) information on awarded line items, as well as for existing contractors or new interested offerors to propose new models under the 2022 Transit Bus Program. Please see the attached FY23 Open Season 2 - Special Notice for full details. GSA will hold a virtual Industry Day on Thursday, August 3, 2023, from 12:00pm 1:00pm ET to go over the Open Season process. All interested parties should attend.
UPDATE October 17, 2022:- Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice
SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (October 17, 2022): Solicitation 47QMCA21R0013 remains open beyond the initial deadline of November 15, 2021 (Amendment 0005), for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government's motor vehicle requirements. Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information.
UPDATE July 21, 2022 - An attachment of the Transit Bus Open Season 1 Industry Day today of Powerpoint Slidedeck is provided.
UPDATE: June 30, 2022 - Under solicitation 47QMCA21R0013, 2022 Transit Bus Program, GSA is announcing the first Open Season period for existing contractors to provide new model year (NMY) information on awarded line items, as well as for existing contractors or new interested offerors to propose new models under the 2022 Transit Bus Program. Please see the attached Special Notice for full details. GSA will hold a virtual Industry Day on Thursday, July 21, 2022, from 11:00am 12:00pm ET to go over the Open Season process. All interested parties should attend.
UPDATE: November 9, 2021 - Amendment 0005 is issued. Please be sure to return a signed copy of Amendment 0005 with AutoBid3 documentation due 3pm Eastern Standard Time Monday, November 15, 2021.
UPDATE: October 20, 2021 - Amendment 0004 is issued. Please be sure to return a signed copy of Amendment 0004 with Final Proposal Revision documentation due 3pm Eastern Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
UPDATE: October 13, 2021 - Amendment 0003 is issued. Please see the revised (dated Oct 1, 2021) Purchase Description (PD) attachments below. Please be sure to return a signed copy of Amendment 0003.
UPDATE: September 14, 2021 - Amendment 0002 is issued. Please see the attachments below, as well as the official Solicitation posting at FedConnect.net. Please be sure to return a signed copy of Amendment 0002 with your proposal, due 12pm EDT, September 29, 2021.
UPDATE: September 10, 2021 - Amendment 0001 is issued. Please see the attachments below, as well as the official Solicitation posting at FedConnect.net. Please be sure to return a signed copy of Amendment 0001 with your proposal, due 12pm EDT, September 29, 2021.
September 1, 2021 Amendment: While the solicitation and attachments are available through FedConnect, the Contracting Officer is providing them here as well. All proposal documents must still be submitted via FedConnect though.
UPDATE ON SOLICITATION STATUS: The full RFP is posted and AutoBid is open for those who properly requested access.
The full Solicitation and Attachments can be found at www.FedConnect.net at the following link (search for "2022 Transit Buses"):
https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/PublicSearch/Public_Opportunities.aspx
All proposal documents must be submitted via FedConnect (pricing will still be submitted via AutoBid per instructions in the RFP).
The Government will host a Pre-Proposal Conference on Thursday, September 2, 2021, from 10:00am to Noon Eastern, to discuss proposal requirements, as well as other important updates for 2022. Your attendance is strongly encouraged at this conference. The virtual meeting information is as follows:
To join the meeting:
meet.google.com/bib-qgbh-hgu
Join by phone
(US) +1 321-684-7222 PIN: 653 510 851#
Please join the Google Meet as presentation documents will be shared; do not just call into the phone line.
