Description
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is seeking information from qualified companies to provide comprehensive travel management services. The services should include integrated, policy-compliant, and cost-effective travel solutions that enhance traveler experience, ensure fiscal accountability, and meet all applicable JPL, Federal, and NASA travel requirements. The potential subcontract is for a five-year period, with one base year and up to four one-year options. JPL is looking for companies with experience in supporting federally funded government travel, and the ability to provide 24/7/365 support, handle complex international and multi-leg travel, and ensure policy compliance at point of sale.
Some key points to consider include:
• The current subcontract for travel services will expire on October 19, 2027
• JPL has an estimated 3,000 traveling employees
• The travel spend for one fiscal year period was $12,838,004, with $8,395,961 for air travel, $3,622,686 for hotel, $814,842 for car rentals, and $235 for trains
• The selected company will be required to provide a Rough-Order-of-Magnitude (ROM) with pricing information on a monthly basis
• The company should have experience in supporting government audit requirements and be able to track justifications, exceptions, unused tickets, and fare comparisons/cost avoidance