Packing & Crating 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 Department of the Air Force (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically FA4830 23 CONS CC at Moody AFB, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable vendors for Packing & Crating Services. This is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a request for proposal. The requirement is to support the 23d LRS/LGRDF squadron. Responses are due January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, supervision, transportation, and materials for the shipment and/or storage of personal property for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel under the Direct Procurement Method (DPM). Services must comply with the Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part IV, Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), and directives from SDDC and Moody AFB. Primary performance areas include specific counties in Georgia (GA) and Florida (FL) across three zones.
Key services include:
- Pre-move surveys, weighing, and certified weight tickets.
- Preparation, packing, loading, and containerization for CONUS/OCONUS movements.
- Tagging, inventorying, and packing lists (including PRO-GEAR and firearms).
- Appliance servicing/unservicing, use of Government-Owned Containers (GOCs).
- Marking exterior containers and Military Shipping Labels (MSL).
- Storage services, inbound delivery, unloading, and unpacking.
- Claims support and documentation/reporting (PPGBL/BL, TCMD, weekly/monthly reports).
Capacity requirements include meeting Government needs of at least 200 Net Hundred Weight (NCWT) per day, with a maximum daily order limit of 600 NCWT.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
- Published: January 23, 2026
- Product Service Code: V003 (Packing/Crating Services)
Requirements
- Facilities: Must meet DTR 4500.9-R, Part IV, Appendix D, and be subject to inspection.
- Insurance: Maintain required liability coverage and cargo insurance with a minimum of $50,000 per shipment from an A-rated carrier.
- Security/Access: Personnel must maintain a Tier 1 Investigation (T1/NACI), complete Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training, and comply with Moody AFB installation access and vehicle requirements.
Additional Notes
Individual orders will be issued on a decentralized basis by the ordering officer/transportation officer. Payment requests are submitted electronically via U.S. Bank Syncada Third Party Payment System.