FDA Relocation Services
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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified contractors for Relocation Services for federal employees. This market research aims to ensure continuity of services after September 30, 2026, with a new contract anticipated to start October 1, 2026. The FDA prefers a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Responses are due by February 2, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The FDA requires comprehensive relocation services for its federal employees, who have unique financial, logistical, and federal requirements. The current provider will discontinue services, necessitating a new contract to maintain mission-critical hiring and workforce mobility. The goal is to provide seamless, compliant, and cost-effective relocation services for an estimated 200-300 relocations annually.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
Services include:
- Relocation Case Management: Initial counseling, needs assessment, service coordination, timeline management, 24/7 emergency support, web-based portal, electronic document submission.
- Household Goods Services: Packing, shipping, temporary storage, delivery (domestic and international), claims processing.
- Travel and Transportation Services: Arranging flights, ground transportation, lodging, meals, 24/7 travel support.
- Temporary Lodging Services.
- Financial Management and Administrative Services: Processing expense reimbursements, tax withholding, integration with federal financial systems.
- International Relocation Services: Customs clearance and immigration support.
- Regulatory Compliance and Coordination: Ensuring adherence to federal relocation regulations.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Period of Performance: 5 years (1 base year: September 30, 2026 - September 29, 2027, plus 4 option years).
- Estimated Volume: 200-300 relocations annually.
- Preferred Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), but open to other suggestions (Cost, Time-and-Materials) with justification.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Place of Performance: Services performed at contractor facilities, with coordination at FDA locations nationwide, primarily FDA headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a capability statement detailing how they can meet each required task. Submissions must also include:
- An explanation of how an FFP approach would be structured, including a hypothetical FFP pricing scheme and plan.
- If FFP is not possible, propose an alternative contract type, justifying its choice, explaining why it's better than FFP, and demonstrating how it would lead to a hypothetical proposed price.
- Deadline: February 2, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Method: Electronic submissions only, sent to the Primary Point of Contact.
- Subject Line: "FDA Relocation Services - Your Company Name".
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Nam Nguyen (nam.nguyen@fda.hhs.gov)