DPM IDIQ
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, 9th Contracting Squadron at Beale AFB, CA, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought announcement for Household Goods (HHG) Transportation, Storage, and Related Services. This effort aims to identify interested and capable sources for Direct Procurement Method (DPM) personal property shipments for DoD personnel in Northern California. Responses are due by April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes comprehensive HHG services:
- Outbound Services: Packing, transporting HHG from residences/storage facilities.
- Inbound Services: Delivery, unpacking, and debris removal at residences.
- Intra-City and Intra-Area Moves: Local transportation between locations.
- Storage Services: Short- or long-term storage of HHG.
- Other Services: Drayage, reweighing, partial withdrawals. Services are required across multiple regions in Northern California, specifically Areas 1-4, which include counties such as Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Sutter, Yuba, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, and Sierra. The NAICS code is 484210 – Used Household and Office Goods Moving ($34M size standard).
Key Requirements for Response
Interested vendors should submit the following information:
- Company Information: Name, address, POC, phone, email, CAGE, UEI, business size/socio-economic status.
- Capabilities: Experience with HHG transportation and storage, daily NCWT capacity, and ability to perform in specified regions.
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM): A high-level cost estimate based on estimated daily requirements.
- Past Performance: List recent, relevant contracts (past 5 years) with scope, value, and customer.
- Feedback: Suggestions or challenges regarding the draft requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Period (from PWS): June 17, 2026, to June 16, 2031 (Base year + 4 option years).
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, at 22:00 UTC.
- Published: April 13, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research).
Additional Notes
The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) details performance standards for packing/loading (no more than 3% error), on-time pickup/delivery (no more than 5% complaints), documentation, invoicing, and facility requirements. It also outlines special requirements like pre-move surveys, certified weighing, time constraints, and insurance. The draft Bid Schedule provides crucial details on estimated quantities, units, and pricing structures across three schedules (Outbound, Inbound, Intra-City/Area Moves) and four geographical areas, specifying government estimated maximum and minimum acceptable daily capabilities, which bidders must meet or exceed. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation.