Dover AFB - Packing and Crating
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 436 CONS LGC office at Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware, is conducting a Sources Sought for Packing and Crating Services. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks firms capable of preparing personal property for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel. Responses are due by March 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The 436th Aerial Port Squadron (436 APS) and the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office-Northeast (JPPSO-NE) require services for the preparation of personal property (including appliance servicing) of DoD personnel at Zones 11 and 12. This encompasses packing, containerization, stenciling, cooperage, drayage, and/or storage, as well as decontainerization of inbound shipments, all through the Direct Procurement Method (DPM).
The attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) details requirements, including Premove Surveys and Weighing, adherence to commercial standards, and specific guidance for items like firearms and boats. The scope excludes services under Through Government Bill of Lading or Do-It-Yourself moving programs.
Performance Standards
Key performance metrics outlined in the PWS include:
- No more than 3% of shipments incorrectly packed/loaded/containerized per month.
- No more than 5% of shipments with validated customer complaints for untimely pickup/delivery per month.
- 98% on-time return of completed, accurate, legible documentation.
- 98% error-free invoice submission rate per month.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 488991 Packing and Crating
- PSC: V003 Packing/Crating Services
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: March 11, 2026
- Period of Performance: Anticipated January 1 to December 31 (annual basis)
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility, customer residences, and various terminals in Dover, DE.
Response Requirements
Interested companies must provide the following information in their response:
- Company size (large or small business).
- Any alternative best-fit NAICS code not listed.
- Company's socioeconomic status.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. All responses should be sent to Ms. Anna George (anna.george.2@us.af.mil), 2d Lt Travis Ambrose (Travis.ambrose.1@us.af.mil), and the organizational box (436CONS.PKB.ORG@us.af.mil).