Shuttle Service
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.US EMBASSY BANGKOK · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Embassy Bangkok is seeking shuttle service. NAICS code 485999 covers "All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation"—a classification that includes specialized passenger transport services not classified elsewhere, such as employee shuttles, campus transit, and similar recurring ground transportation. Shuttle service contracts at diplomatic posts typically involve transporting personnel between secure facilities, housing compounds, airports, or other official locations on fixed routes or schedules. see the solicitation for the specific scope, vehicle requirements, and service hours.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF. US EMBASSY BANGKOK |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 19TH2027Q0006 |
| NAICS | 485999 |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | November 2, 2026, 4:00 PM ICT (UTC+7) |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no set-aside, meaning any qualified business—large or small—may submit a bid. There is no preference for small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or other socioeconomic programs.
To be competitive, bidders typically need:
- Commercial vehicle registration and operating authority valid in Thailand
- Appropriate insurance coverage for passenger transport (see the solicitation for required limits)
- Drivers with security clearances or ability to obtain embassy access credentials
- Experience providing scheduled, recurring transportation services
Small businesses should evaluate whether they can meet any bonding, vehicle fleet size, or past performance requirements that may appear in the full solicitation.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given the location and nature of embassy shuttle work, bidders should focus on:
Security and reliability. Embassy contracts prioritize on-time performance and personnel safety. Detail your driver screening process, backup vehicle plans, and how you maintain service continuity. If you have experience with U.S. government, diplomatic, or corporate security-conscious clients, highlight it prominently.
Local regulatory compliance. Demonstrate valid Thailand vehicle registration, commercial operating licenses, and driver certifications. Clarify how you handle fuel, maintenance, and route optimization within Bangkok's traffic conditions.
Pricing structure. Government shuttle contracts commonly evaluate cost per mile, per trip, or monthly fixed fee with annual escalators. see the solicitation for the exact pricing format and evaluation methodology. Price all direct costs (vehicles, fuel, drivers, insurance, maintenance) plus any overhead for supervision, dispatch, and customer service.
Personnel considerations. Embassy shuttle drivers often need to pass background checks and obtain facility access badges. Address your process for recruiting and retaining qualified drivers, plus how you cover absences without service gaps.
Past performance. Prepare documentation of comparable contracts, including contract values, periods of performance, and reference contact information. Lack of embassy-specific experience can be offset by strong corporate shuttle or hotel/airport transfer operations with similar reliability demands.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 19TH2027Q0006. Verify all proposal requirements, evaluation factors, and mandatory clauses before preparing your response.
Note the deadline: November 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM Bangkok time (ICT, UTC+7). Allow adequate time for document preparation, any required registrations in SAM.gov or embassy vendor systems, and submission troubleshooting. International bidders should confirm whether electronic submission is accepted or if physical delivery to the embassy is required.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →