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2025 Main Bus Program   16

ID: 47QMCA24R0006 • Type: Solicitation

Description

Posted: May 27, 2025, 9:50 a.m. EDT

2025 FALL OPEN SEASON
May 27, 2025
In support of the Main 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:

  1. Comment Collector Period Contractors will have the opportunity to review and provide feedback on applicable Federal Vehicle Standards.
  2. 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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2025 SPRING OPEN SEASON
Update March 31, 2025
Open Season Bid closing dates are hereby updated as follows:
Open Season Bid Closes in GSAFleet.gov: April 4, 2025 at 12pm Eastern Time
Supplemental Documents Due (if applicable): April 4, 2025 at 12pm Eastern Time
Update March 5, 2025
GSA is providing the following updates in support of the 2025 Spring Open Season:
1) Thank you for your attendance at the Open Season Industry Day Conference held on March 3, 2025. 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. Once approved, offerors may access the recording at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11CEAbOX_5btrD_YwVVVzL374mOoI2QGM/view (cut and paste the address into your browser).

2) GSA has added the following attachments in support of this Open Season:

  • GACA Instructions
  • Open Season Industry Day Slides

Note: Open season submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the terms and conditions located in Section C - Open Season of the respective contracts. All price increases shall be subject to review and approval. Increases in pricing for currently awarded models that cannot be justified will not be considered fair and reasonable. Price changes will be considered for the next model year vehicles, and new models that were not previously awarded, as well as any changes in the initial basis of award that includes new equipment, engines and optional equipment that has become standard equipment.
February 24, 2025:

Under solicitation 47QMCA24R0006, 2025 Main Bus Program, GSA is announcing the FY25 Spring 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 program. Please see the attached Special Notice for full details. GSA will hold a virtual Industry Day on Monday, March 3, from 9:00am 10:00am Eastern Standard Time (EST) to go over the Open Season process. All interested parties should attend.

Important Dates:
Open Season Industry Day w/ Vendors: March 3, 2025
GSAFleet.gov Account Requests Due: March 3, 2025
Open Season Bid Opens in GSAFleet.gov: March 3, 2025
Open Season Bid Closes in GSAFleet.gov: March 31, 2025 at 12pm Eastern Standard Time
Supplemental Documents Due (if applicable): March 31, 2025 at 12pm Eastern Standard Time
Spring Open Season Conference | OCONUS & Main Bus
Monday, March 3 09:00 10:00
Time zone: America/New_York
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
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October 7, 2024:

UPDATE October 7, 2024 - Note the due date for Bid2 documentation and FPR responses, scheduled to close today at 4pm EDT, is extended until Wednesday, October 9, 2024 4pm EDT. (No new offers will be accepted).

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September 25, 2024:

UPDATE September 25, 2024 - AMENDMENT #004 TO THE FINAL SOLICITATION AND ATTACHMENTS (3) ADDED. Note the due date for offers is not extended from August 13, 2024 (No new offers).

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August 2, 2024:

UPDATE August 2, 2024 - AMENDMENT #003 TO THE FINAL SOLICITATION AND ATTACHMENTS (3) ADDED. Note the due date for offers is not extended from August 13, 2024.

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July 26, 2024:

UPDATE July 26, 2024 - AMENDMENT #002 TO THE FINAL SOLICITATION AND ATTACHMENTS (3) ADDED. Note the due date for offers is extended from July 30, 2024 to August 13, 2024.

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July 3, 2024:

UPDATE July 3, 2024 - AMENDMENT #001 TO THE FINAL SOLICITATION AND ATTACHMENTS (4) ADDED

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June 18, 2024:

UPDATE June 18, 2024 - FINAL SOLICITATION AND ATTACHMENTS ADDED

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June 11, 2024:

UPDATE JUNE 11, 2024 - PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE DOCUMENTS ADDED

Two attachments have been added to this SAM.gov notification - the slidedeck of the conference held today and the request for a GSAFleet.gov account.

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May 13, 2024:
GSA will hold a virtual Pre-Proposal Conference to review solicitation instructions as well as a take questions and feedback from industry. All interested parties should plan on attending.
Virtual Conference details and access instructions are as follows:
2025 Main Bus Program Pre-Proposal Conference
Monday, June 10 11:00am 12:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jpj-jpva-eud
Or dial: (US) +1 401-646-2406 PIN: 361 241 080 #
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jpj-jpva-eud?pin=6929567684728

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
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May 10, 2024:
GSA is accepting industry feedback, questions, and comments on the attached DRAFT solicitation document and the associated attachments. This DRAFT solicitation will be posted until June 10, 2024. GSA intends to post the official solicitation document on June 17, 2024. GSA will accept and review industry feedback, questions, and comments at any time during this phase. Note that the Comment Collector period for this Program closed today.

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Background
The General Services Administration (GSA) is accepting industry feedback, questions, and comments on the attached DRAFT solicitation document and the associated attachments. The official solicitation document is scheduled to be posted on June 17, 2024. GSA will accept and review industry feedback, questions, and comments at any time during this phase.

Work Details
The solicitation is for the 2025 Main Bus Program. It includes Standard Item 888E representing motor vehicles operating on emerging technology. New offerors may also submit proposals during the 'open season' periods each year during the sixty-month period of performance.

The small business size standard for this acquisition is classified under NAICS code 336211– Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

Period of Performance
60 months from the date of award

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location(s) for performance or delivery are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information.

Overview

Response Deadline
Aug. 13, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT (original: July 30, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
May 10, 2024, 3:00 p.m. EDT (updated: May 27, 2025, 9:50 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20405 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Best Value
Est. Level of Competition
High
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
On 5/10/24 Fleet Management Division issued Solicitation 47QMCA24R0006 for 2025 Main Bus Program due 8/13/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 336211 and PSC 2310.
Primary Contact
Name
Zachary Shepherd   Profile
Phone
(202) 969-7766

Secondary Contact

Name
James Purdy   Profile
Phone
(215) 466-5843

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Craig Yokum Profile craig.yokum@gsa.gov None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE > GSA/FAS AUTOMOTIVE CENTER
FPDS Organization Code
4732-BX000
Source Organization Code
500025360
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Last Updated By
james.purdy@gsa.gov
Archive Date
Nov. 24, 2029