Moving Services - Removal and Transport of Equipment
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 Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), under the Department of the Navy, is seeking professional moving and transportation services for the secure removal and transport of scientific laboratory equipment. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a firm fixed-price contract. Quotes are due by June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the Biological Defense Research Directorate (BDRD) to securely remove, load, and transport designated scientific laboratory equipment. This includes:
- Five (5) Large Freezers
- Three (3) Incubators
- One (1) Large Sequencer (PacBio)
The vendor must provide all necessary labor, supervision, materials, and transportation equipment. Key tasks involve safely disconnecting (if required) and removing the PacBio sequencer, adequately securing and padding all equipment within the transport vehicle, and driving it directly from the origin to the specified destination. The contractor is responsible for all transportation costs, tolls, and travel requirements.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 484210 (Motor Freight)
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and have a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. Invoices will be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
Locations
- Origin: BDRD Laboratory, 8400 Research Plaza, Fort Detrick, Maryland
- Destination: DRMO / DLA Disposition Services Letterkenny, S-2293 Development Avenue, Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Security and Access Requirements
All contractor personnel must possess a REAL ID and pass Army Installation Environment – 3 (AIE-3) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) background checks for entry to Fort Detrick, Maryland. The Government will provide an Identification Badge.
Timeline
- Quotes Due: June 2, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: May 26, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary: Shamai Carter (shamai.m.carter.civ@health.mil)
- Secondary: Nataki Johnson (nataki.s.johnson.civ@health.mil)