Washington DC Area Local Moving and Storage Services
ID: 19AQMM25R0131Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- MOTOR POOL AND PACKING/CRATING: PACKING/CRATING (V003)

Set Aside

Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBP)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/914b28c6216a4128ac1c34bfe451520e/view
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    Description

    The Department of State is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for local moving and storage services in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, specifically for U.S. Government employees serving overseas. The procurement will encompass a range of non-personal services including packing, crating, transportation, and storage of household effects and privately owned vehicles (POVs), with a focus on companies capable of handling large volumes and adhering to strict labor standards. This opportunity is significant for ensuring the efficient relocation and storage of government personnel's belongings, with the RFP expected to be released between December 15 and December 29, 2025. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are encouraged to contact Juan Fernandez at fernandezjm@state.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Juan Fernandez
    fernandezjm@state.gov
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    19AQMM25R0131_Presolicitation_Attachment A_Draft PWS.pdf
    This DRAFT RFP (19AQMM25R0131) outlines comprehensive requirements for a packing company to provide personal effects and privately owned vehicle (POV) movement and storage services for U.S. Government employees within the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. Key services include traffic management, handling, storage, packing/unpacking, transportation, and claims resolution. The RFP details stringent personnel qualifications, requiring English fluency, professional appearance, and specific identification. It mandates electronic pre-move surveys and inventories with detailed item descriptions and condition codes. Facilities must be within a 50-mile radius of the Washington Monument, COR-approved, structurally sound, environmentally controlled, and equipped with robust fire prevention (sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers) and security systems (CCTV, motion detectors, access control). Specific requirements for storage include proper container types, packing materials, and methods for different items (e.g., upholstered furniture, rugs, pianos, motorcycles). Controlled storage for high-value items and firearms requires temperature, cold, or vault storage with enhanced security. POV storage mandates routine maintenance and tracking via a fleet management system. The contractor must maintain detailed electronic customer files and an electronic locator system for stored items. The document emphasizes adherence to national and local safety codes and standards throughout all operations.
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