Motorcoach Transportation for USCGA Corps of Cadets

Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Coast Guard · USCG ACADEMY

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Solicitation number: 70ZH1527QCGA00008
Notice type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 485999
Product service code: V223
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted: 2026-10-16
Response deadline: Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Place of performance: New London, CT
Contracting contact: Jerome.R.Manuel@uscg.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy requires contractor-provided charter motorcoach transportation services for Corps of Cadets and other Government-authorized personnel from November 13 through November 15, 2026, between the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; and Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The contractor shall furnish safe, reliable, interstate-compliant motor coaches, qualified and properly licensed drivers and relief drivers, dispatch and contingency support, fuel, tolls, parking, permits, insurance, maintenance, driver lodging and meals, and all other resources needed to perform scheduled passenger movements. Services include transportation for up to 14 motor coaches and 687 cadets for the Saturday morning movement to Audi Field, as well as additional movements between the Academy, USNA, and Audi Field, with sufficient legal seating and baggage capacity for authorized passengers and musical instruments. The contractor shall comply with all applicable safety, vehicle, driver qualification, and hours-of-service requirements; coordinate staging and boarding with Government representatives; promptly report incidents or delays; and provide replacement vehicles and drivers when necessary.

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Point of contact: Jerome Manuel
Role: not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email: Jerome.R.Manuel@uscg.mil
Secondary: Ross.M.Amaral@uscg.mil

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