Packing, Containerization and Local Drayage Service

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the DPM Local Moves Recompete (W911SF_26_Q_A0030003).

• Quantities/Utilization: The contract is for Local Moves DPM on an "as needed" basis. CWT/shipments will vary monthly based on Service Members' requirements. Estimated annual quantities or utilization percentages will not be provided.
• Inbound/Outbound Breakdown: Historical data for inbound versus outbound shipment activity will not be provided. The requirement can fluctuate significantly based on actual need, with potential for no services required in a given month.
• Performance Metrics: All aspects of performance and service, from initial acceptance to final delivery, are important and should be addressed in the Quality Control Plan (QCP).
• Warehouse/Repacking: Warehouse utilization or repacking activities may be required due to circumstances such as mold, fire, water, or pest infestation.
• Pricing Evaluation: Pricing will be evaluated based on the total evaluated price, which is an estimate based on the previous contract. Individual CLIN pricing will also be evaluated for balance and reasonableness. Total evaluated price may fluctuate based on actual need.

This Q&A document clarifies aspects of the requirement, particularly regarding the "as needed" nature of the contract, the variability of shipments, and the basis for pricing evaluation. Bidders should incorporate this information into their understanding of the solicitation and proposal preparation.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation W911SF26QA003, originally dated 23 FEB 2026.

Key changes include:

• Addition of a "Questions and Answers" document (W911SF-26-Q-A003_20260225).

• The "Performance Work Statement" (PWS DPM Local Moves_2 0260128) and "Wage Determination" (Wage Determinations_20260122) documents remain attached.

• The "Questions and Answers" document has been added as a contract document.

• This amendment does not appear to extend the offer receipt deadline, as indicated by the "is not extended" checkbox being selected in Item 11.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides "Instructions to Offerors" for a solicitation related to commercial products and services. It details the requirements for submitting offers, proposal preparation, and evaluation criteria.

Proposals must include three volumes:

• Volume I: Technical - Demonstrating understanding of performance requirements, including a Statement of Understanding, Plan of Action (with staffing and phase-in plans), Management Capability, and Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Volume II: Past Performance - Detailing recent and relevant contracts, including contract numbers, client names, descriptions of work performed, and references.

• Volume III: Price - Utilizing the provided CLIN structure and labor rate breakdown, including pricing information for evaluation of completeness, realism, and reasonableness.

• The contract will be awarded under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, using a Best Value Tradeoff evaluation method.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated but offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

• Submission Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST via email to valerie.a.peek.civ@army.mil.

• Format: Electronic submissions only. Offers must include solicitation number, offeror information, "Remit to" address, completed representations and certifications (FAR 52.212-3), acknowledgment of amendments, and a statement of agreement if not using SF 1449.

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance combined are approximately equal to Price. A "Best Value Tradeoff" approach will be used, meaning trade-offs between cost/price and non-cost/price factors are permitted.

• Technical Evaluation: Requires an "Acceptable" rating in Statement of Understanding, Specifications, and Quality of Services.

• Past Performance Evaluation: Requires an "Acceptable" rating (or "Neutral" if performance is unknown or sparse).

• Price Evaluation: Based on CLINs, base period, option years, and total prices for technically acceptable responses. Lowest overall price will be ranked accordingly.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award.

• Unique Entity ID (UEI) is required for offers exceeding $3,000 or if SAM registration is required.

• Questions must be submitted via email by Friday, May 8th, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

• Oral offers or withdrawals are not authorized. Facsimile offers are not authorized.

• The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary and may reject any or all offers.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation W911SF26QA0030002. The key changes are:

• Payment Method: Changed from 'Contractor' to 'Government'.

• Response Due Time: Extended from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

• Response Due Date: Extended from February 26, 2026, to March 3, 2026.

• Section 11 (This item only applies to amendments of solicitations) is updated to reflect the extended response time and date.

• Section 13 (This item applies only to modifications of contracts/orders) is not applicable as this is an amendment to a solicitation.

The proposal submission deadline has been extended to March 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The payment method has also been clarified.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation W911SF26QA003, originally dated 23 Feb 2026.

Key changes include:

• Response Due Date: Extended from 03 Mar 2026 to 29 May 2026.

• NAICS Code: Modified to 484210.

• Requirements Text: Modified to "DPM Local Moves Recompete."

• Solicitation Number: W911SF26QA003

• Response Due Date: Changed.

• NAICS Code: Changed.

• Requirements Text: Changed.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 29 May 2026.

• The solicitation was reposted to expand competition beyond Georgia and Alabama.

• The following contract documents were added:

  • Direct Procurement Method_20260406
  • Instruction to Offerors
  • PWS DPM Local Moves_20260406
  • Previous Questions and Answers-W911SF-26-Q-A003_20260403

• The following contract documents were deleted:

  • PWS DPM Local Moves_20260128
  • Questions and Answers-W911SF-26-Q-A003_20260225

• Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation 2026-00038), is incorporated by full text, and bidders should see the attachment for evaluation criteria.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: W911SF26QA0030003) for commercial products and commercial services. It outlines various services related to the movement and handling of Household Goods (HHG) and unaccompanied baggage, including packing, crating, drayage, storage, and remarking.

The solicitation details numerous line items (0001 through 0031) that cover a wide range of services for outbound and inbound moves. These include:

• Outbound Services (Schedule I): Complete service for outbound HHG, including premove surveys, disassembly, packing, inventorying, tagging, wrapping, bracing, weighing, marking, and loading. Specific items cover overflow, oversize, and other shipments, as well as containerization requirements.

• Inbound Services (Schedule II): Complete service for inbound HHG, including drayage, storage, decontainerization, unpacking, appliance servicing, assembly, and debris removal.

• Intra-City and Intra-Area Moves (Schedule III): Services for local moves, including packing, loading, unloading, unpacking, and placement of items.

• Specialized Services: Includes services for expensive and valuable items, storage, container provision, remarking, coopering, assembly/disassembly, drayage beyond the contract area, attempted pickup/delivery, and reweighing.

• Container Specifications: References various commercial specifications such as ASTM-D4169-14 and SDDC Pamphlet 55-12 for container packing and construction.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) is indicated for most line items.

• Period of Performance: The solicitation indicates a period of performance from 01 March 2026 to 28 February 2031 for many line items.

• NAICS Code: 484210 (Used Household and Commercial Goods Moving) with a size standard of $34,000,000.00.

• Offer Due Date: 29 May 2026, 11:00 AM.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in the provided pages, but the document references "See attachment for evaluation criteria."

• Submission: Standard Form 1449 is the solicitation form.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, service contract labor standards, and small business concerns.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference, including those related to safeguarding covered defense information and unique item identification.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for packing, containerization, and local drayage of Direct Procurement Method (DPM) personal property shipments for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel.

• The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, services, and materials (except Government-furnished items) for preparing personal property for shipment, drayage, and/or storage.

• Services include packing, containerization, drayage, and decontainerization of personal property.

• Specific tasks include premove surveys, weighing shipments (using certified scales or constructive weight), and preparing documentation.

• The contractor must adhere to specific requirements for various items, including professional books, papers, and equipment (PBP&E), firearms, and boats.

• Containerization must comply with specified standards (e.g., ASTM, SDDC).

• Marking of exterior shipping containers is required, including specific stencils and labels (e.g., Military Shipping Label).

• Storage services are also covered, with specific requirements for clearance, container integrity, and storage charges.

• The contractor will handle inbound and outbound shipments, including delivery, unloading, and unpacking.

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

• Pickup/Delivery: No more than 5% of shipments with validated customer complaints for untimely pickup/delivery per month.

• Documentation: 98% on-time return of completed, accurate, legible documentation to PPSO per month; 96% on-time pickup of documentation from PPSO per month.

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

• Facilities/Equipment: Less than 3 violations per quarter for inadequate facilities or unserviceable equipment.

• Government-Owned Containers (GOCs): No more than 2% of GOCs improperly protected per quarter; less than 2 failures per month to recoup GOCs within the specified timeframe.

• The contract period begins January 1 and ends December 31, inclusive.

• Performance will occur within the contractor's facility and at customer residences, as well as potentially at terminals.

• Contractor must maintain adequate insurance (Workmen's Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Cargo Insurance).

• Contractor facilities will be inspected and approved.

• Personnel must include an English-speaking employee.

• Compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is required.

• Specific documentation and reporting requirements are detailed throughout the PWS.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing schedule that details various line items for services related to household goods (HHG) and unaccompanied baggage moves, encompassing both outbound and inbound services. It serves as a basis for pricing proposals for these services.

• Schedule I - Outbound Services: Covers services such as complete service outbound (including various types of packing, drayage, and handling), outbound from non-temporary storage, overflow articles, government-furnished overseas/domestic packs, and containerization.
• Schedule II - Inbound Services: Details services for inbound moves, including complete service inbound (from various points to residence, contractor facility, or expensive/valuable items), storage, remarking, coopering, assembly/disassembly, drayage beyond contract area, attempted pickup/delivery, and reweighing.
• Schedule III - Intra-City and Intra-Area Moves: Outlines services for moves within a city or area, including complete service and attempted pickup/delivery.
• Each item specifies the service, unit of measure (typically Hundred Pounds (CWT)), and provides fields for Unit Price and Amount.

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders as it defines the specific services for which they will need to provide pricing. Understanding each line item and its associated description is essential for accurately calculating costs and preparing a competitive proposal. Bidders must ensure their pricing reflects all requirements outlined within each service description.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the "Packing, Containerization and Local Drayage Services" RFP (W911SF-26-Q-A003) for MICC-Fort Benning.

• Weekly/Monthly CWT: The government cannot provide average weekly/monthly CWT due to fluctuation, but average monthly requirements range from 0-3. Annual data shows an average of 19,000 CWT.

• Packing/Containerization Jobs: Approximately 0-3 jobs are performed per month.

• Storage: Storage (SIT) is not authorized under the contract.

• Shipment Type: Shipments are primarily Household Goods.

• Warehouse Requirement: A local warehouse is not required. If a warehouse is utilized, it must be within 100 miles of Fort Benning, GA, and capable of servicing shipments within 48 hours of notification.

• Weighing Services: Contractor-owned certified scales are not required; third-party certified weighing services are acceptable.

• Pricing Evaluation: Pricing will be evaluated using government-provided estimated quantities, not historical usage assumptions.

• Final RFP: A "final" RFP will be issued.

• Proposal due date is NLT 48 hours for acceptance of proposal.

• Confirms that a final RFP will be issued.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work covered by the Service Contract Act in specific geographic areas.

• Area: Alabama County of Russell, Georgia Counties of Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits like Health & Welfare are detailed at the end of the document.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) for federal contractors.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines standard vacation accrual and a list of eleven paid holidays.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Details 8% and 4% differentials for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. It establishes the baseline wages and benefits that must be paid to employees working on the contract, directly impacting the cost proposal and overall bid competitiveness. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.