Packing, Containerization and Local Drayage of DPM Personal Property Shipments

Sources Sought: The 49th Contracting Squadron is issuing this announcement to identify potential sources who would be interested in performing Packing, Containerization and Local Drayage of DPM Personal Property Shipment Services at Holloman AFB NM 88330-8277 for calendar year 2010. The packing, containerization and local drayage contract provides a contractual arrangement for a contractor to furnish all personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, services and materials for the preparation of personal property of Department of Defense personnel for shipment and/or storage and related services. Tasks include premove surveys, weighing, preparation, packing, loading and containerization, tagging, inventorying and making packing list, appliance servicing and unservicing, containers and vehicles, marking exterior shipping containers, storage, unpacking/unloading, preparing loss and damage reports, and providing documentation and reports. The work applies to Schedule I (Outbound Services), Schedule II (Inbound Services), and Schedule III (Intra-City and Intra-Area Moves) via domestic and international direct procurement method shipments (DPM) for inbound and outbound household goods and unaccompanied baggage shipment and/or storage. The contractor provides services in a manner that meets or exceeds the standards in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and only in connection with authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Temporary Duty (TDY), or housing orders. All shipments for Holloman AFB, New Mexico will include: Area I - Otero County, Area II - Lincoln County, Area III - Chavez County, Area IV - Eddy County, and Area V - Lea County. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with the PWS based on Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) 4500.9-R-Part II Cargo Movement, and DTR 4500.9-R-Part IV, Personal Property. Contractor is liable for full replacement value in the event of a claim for loss or damage. Work to be performed under the packing, containerization and local drayage contract will be within the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 484210, Used Household and Office Goods Moving. This sources sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only to determine availability and business size of interested contractors. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. A solicitation will be posted at a later date. All interested parties will be required to respond to the resultant solicitation separately from their response to this sources sought notice. Interested parties responding to this sources sought notice need to provide their business type and information on their firm. Please send response to Contact Elizabeth Barnes, Contract Specialist, Phone 575-572-3578, Fax 575-572-7333, email [email protected]