DPM Outbound Household Goods (HHG) Services, Andros Island, Bahamas

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, N6883626QS0360002, is for AUTEC OUTBOUND HHG SERVICES. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 484210, with a size standard of $150,000,000.

• The solicitation covers the provision of Household Goods (HHG) services.

• Services are to be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), referenced in Attachment 1 and Attachment 4.

• Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items are included and are not separately priced (NSP).

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance is from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2031.

• Minimum order per order: $3,250.00

• Maximum order per order: $5,798.62

• Government Minimum/Maximum to Order: $872,265.33

• Offer Due Date: June 17, 2026, at 05:00 PM.

• Quotes must be submitted in PDF format by volume (Technical Capability, Past Performance, Price).

• Volume I (Technical Capability) has a 10-page limit.

• Volume II (Past Performance) has no page limit and requires a maximum of three Past Performance Questionnaire sheets.

• Volume III (Price) has no page limit.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Past performance is more important than technical capability, and when combined, non-price factors are approximately equal to price.

• The Government intends to award without discussions.

• This acquisition is Unrestricted.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to inspection/acceptance, payment, ordering, contract terms, and security requirements.

• Specific clauses address authorized changes, electronic invoicing (WAWF), and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and services.

• Contractor employees requiring access to IT systems or facilities will need to meet specific background investigation and training requirements.

• Attachments include: DPM PWS, Pricing Spreadsheet, PPQ, Combined PWS, and Questions and Answers.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment makes the following changes to the solicitation:

• The solicitation is changed from a 100% Small Business Set-Aside to Unrestricted.

• The deadline for submitting questions and answers is extended to 5:00 PM EDT on Friday, June 5, 2026.

• The due date and time for submitting quotes is extended to 5:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form: Percent Set Aside changed from 100 to Unrestricted.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form: Response Due Date changed from 27 May 2026 to 17 Jun 2026.

• Section I - Contract Clauses: FAR Clause 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, has been deleted.

• The deadline for submitting quotes has been extended to June 17, 2026.

• The solicitation is now open to all responsible sources, not just small businesses.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation N6883626QS036, dated 13 May 2026, provides responses to questions regarding the solicitation. The due date for offers remains unchanged.

• Section J - List of Attachments: The following attachment has been added:

  • 2.08a_Questions_and_Answers_Compiled

• Proposal deadlines are not extended.

• Bidders should review the newly added "Questions and Answers Compiled" document for clarification on solicitation details.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation N6883626QS036.

• Incumbent/Recompete Status: The current contract number is N6883622D0010. Details can be found at FPDS.gov.
• Past Performance for Newer Businesses: For businesses without direct federal contract past performance, the Government will consider relevant experience from prior professional/project management experience, or subcontractor/teaming partner experience as part of the past performance evaluation. However, past performance as a prime contractor will be considered more relevant than as a subcontractor. Quoters with no recent/relevant past performance record will receive an "Unknown Confidence" rating, as defined in FAR Clause 52.212-2, Factor II.
• Joint Ventures/Teaming Agreements: Any joint ventures or teaming agreements must be disclosed with documentation.

This Q&A clarifies aspects of past performance evaluation and the incumbent contract, which may influence bidder strategy and proposal preparation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ) for AUTEC Outbound Household Goods (HHG) Services. The government is procuring services related to the movement and storage of household goods.

• Services include the transportation, packing, loading, unloading, and delivery of household goods.

• The solicitation references a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for detailed requirements.

• Specific services are broken down into line items for different weight categories (0-3500 lbs and 3501-7000 lbs) for the base period and option years.

• Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items are included and are not separately priced.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance is from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2031, including option periods.

• The NAICS code is 484210 (Moving Services) with a size standard of $34,000,000.00.

• Quotes are due by May 27, 2026, at 05:00 PM local time.

• Quotes must be submitted in PDF format via email.

• The submission requires multiple volumes: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, with past performance being more important than technical capability.

• The government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct them.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text.

• Specific instructions are provided for submitting questions and clarifications.

• Detailed information on inspection and acceptance locations is provided.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for packing, loading, containerization, inventorying, and related services for personal property shipments for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel at Andros Island, Bahamas.

• The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials (except Government-furnished items) for outbound Household Goods (HHG) services.

• Services include packing, inventorying, tagging, and containerizing HHG.

• Packed and sealed containers will be turned over to the local PPSO/Supply Officer for drayage to a surface terminal or Government storage facility.

• The contractor is responsible for preparing transportation documents, including the Transportation Control Movement Document (TCMD) and customs forms, and conducting pre-move surveys.

• Specific tasks include preparation, packing, loading, containerization, tagging, inventorying, and packing list preparation.

• The contractor must also handle appliance servicing if required and coordinate containerization.

• Proper Packing/Loading/Containerization: No more than 3% of shipments incorrectly packed/loaded/containerized per month.

• On-Time Pickup/Delivery: No more than 5% customer complaints for untimely pickup/delivery per month.

• Timely Pickup/Return, Proper Preparation of Documentation: 98% on-time return of completed, accurate documentation; 96% on-time pickup of documentation.

• Accurate Invoicing: 98% error-free invoice submission rate per month.

• Adequate Facilities and Serviceable Equipment: Less than three violations per quarter.

• Protection and Accountability of Government-Owned Containers (GOCs): No more than 2% of GOCs improperly protected; less than two failures per month to recoup GOCs.

• Services are to be performed within the area of Andros Island, Bahamas.

• Contract periods of performance are listed as Base Period, Option 1-4, and a 52.217-8 Six-Month Extension, all with TBD dates.

• Materials: Contractor must use new or sound condition materials. Specific materials include boxes, cartons, mattress cartons, plastic bags (under certain conditions), tape, labels, packing lists, and filler material.

• Security: Contractor employees require a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and may need background investigations (NACLC, T3/T3R, SSBI, T5/T5R) depending on access levels (IT-I, IT-II, IT-III). Access to sensitive IT systems requires a favorably adjudicated background investigation.

• Insurance: Contractor must maintain Workmen's Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability, and Automobile Liability insurance. Cargo insurance of at least $50,000.00 per shipment is required.

• Subcontracting: Not permitted without prior written approval.

• Government-Furnished Property: Includes Government-owned containers, DD Form 1299, DD Form 1384 (TCMD), and weight tickets.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing spreadsheet template for offerors to complete. It outlines the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for services and provides columns for unit prices, extended prices, and quantities for a base period and four option periods, plus an option to extend services.

• CLINs: Includes "AUTEC Outbound HHG Services" for two weight categories (0-3500 lbs and 3501-7000 lbs).
• Pricing Structure: Requires unit price and extended price for each CLIN across the base period and four option periods.
• Quantities: Specifies quantities for each CLIN.
• Escalation Factors: Includes columns for escalation factors for option periods.
• Totals: A section for calculating total costs.

Bidders must use this spreadsheet to provide their pricing for the services required under the opportunity. The unit prices and extended prices entered here will form a critical part of the proposal and will likely be used in the evaluation and award of the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) for RFQ N68836QS036. It is designed to gather feedback from clients on a contractor's performance on previous projects. Bidders are instructed to have their clients complete and return this questionnaire by the solicitation's closing date to Kimberley Sanders and Lindita Sirri. Questions regarding the questionnaire should be directed to Kimberley.A.Sanders.civ@us.navy.mil and Lindita.Sirri.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Contractor Information: Requires firm name, CAGE code, address, DUNS number, phone, email, and point of contact details.
• Work Performed: Specifies whether the contractor acted as Prime, Subcontractor, Joint Venture, or Other, and the percentage of work performed.
• Contract Information: Details contract number, task order number, contract type, title, location, award and completion dates, original and final prices, and explanations for any differences.
• Project Description: Asks for a description of the project and its relevance to the current requirement, including complexity.
• Customer/Client Information: Requires client name, title, phone, email, and their role in the project.
• Performance Ratings: A detailed rating system (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable) for various aspects of performance, including Quality, Schedule/Timeliness, Customer Satisfaction, Management/Personnel/Labor, Cost/Financial Management, Safety/Security, and General Compliance.
• Narrative Comments: Space for detailed remarks on strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other relevant performance information.

This questionnaire is a critical component for the government to assess a bidder's past performance. Bidders should ensure their clients are aware of this requirement and are prepared to provide timely and accurate feedback. The ratings and comments provided by clients will directly influence the government's evaluation of the bidder's ability to successfully perform the requirements of RFQ N68836QS036. Bidders should proactively discuss this questionnaire with their past clients to ensure a favorable and accurate representation of their performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "ATTACHMENT G1 - FIGURES," serves as a visual index for figures referenced within a larger document, likely a Performance Work Statement (PWS) or similar contract attachment. It lists various figures by number and description, indicating the page where each figure can be found.

• Figure G1-1: Household Goods Descriptive Inventory
• Figure G1-2: Packing List of Household Goods
• Figure G1-3: Location of Permanent Markings on ASTM-D4169-01 Wood HHG Box
• Figure G1-4: Location of Permanent Markings on MIL-STD-1489 HHG Box
• Figure G1-5: Container Marking for Household Goods
• Figure G1-6: Military Shipping Label for Personal Property
• Figure G1-7: Markings of Unaccompanied Baggage
• Figure G1-8: Joint Statement of Loss and Damage at Delivery (DD Form 1840)
• Figure G1-9: Notice of Loss or Damage (DD Form 1840R)
• Figure G1-10: Transportation Control and Movement Document (TCMD) (DD Form 1384)

This attachment is crucial for bidders as it provides direct access to visual aids and forms that are integral to understanding the requirements for packing, labeling, inventorying, and reporting loss or damage of household goods and personal property. Bidders will need to refer to these figures to ensure compliance with specific marking standards, documentation procedures, and reporting requirements outlined in the main body of the solicitation or contract.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the preparation, packing, loading, and containerization of personal property shipments for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel stationed at Andros Island, Bahamas.

• The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for the preparation of personal property for shipment, drayage, and/or storage.

• Services include packing, inventorying, tagging, and containerizing household goods (HHG) and unaccompanied baggage (UB).

• The Contractor is responsible for preparing transportation documents, including the Transportation Control Movement Document (TCMD) and customs forms.

• Specific tasks include pre-move surveys, weighing (with constructive weight as an alternative), and ensuring shipments are protected from the elements and theft.

• The Contractor shall also handle appliance servicing if required and approved.

• Proper Packing/Loading/Containerization: No more than 3% of shipments incorrectly packed/loaded/containerized per month.

• On-Time Pickup/Delivery: No more than 5% of shipments result in validated customer complaints for untimely pickup/delivery per month.

• Timely Pickup/Return, Proper Preparation of Documentation: 98% on-time return of completed, accurate documentation to PPSO per month; 96% on-time pickup of documentation from PPSO per month.

• Accurate Invoicing: 98% error-free invoice submission rate per month.

• Adequate Facilities and Serviceable Equipment: Less than three violations per quarter.

• Protection and Accountability of Government-Owned Containers (GOCs): No more than 2% of GOCs improperly protected per quarter; less than two failures per month to recoup GOCs.

• Services are to be performed within the area of Andros Island, Bahamas.

• Contract periods of performance are TBD for the Base Period and four Options, with a potential six-month extension.

• Government-Furnished Property: The Government will provide Government-owned containers (GOCs), DD Form 1299, DD Form 1384, and weight tickets.

• Insurance: The Contractor must maintain specific insurance coverage, including Workmen's Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability, and Cargo Insurance ($50,000.00 minimum per shipment).

• Security: Contractor employees may require a Common Access Card (CAC) and may be subject to background investigations depending on access levels to facilities and IT systems.

• Subcontracting: Not permitted without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

• Materials: All materials used for packing must be new or in sound condition and free of injurious substances.