Packing, Crating, and Local Drayage

The 5th Contracting Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is conducting market research to assess industry capability for a potential five-year contract to provide comprehensive Packing, Crating, and Drayage Services under NAICS code 488991. This sources sought notice is not a request for quotes or proposals but serves to gather information on qualified sources, with the possibility of an unrestricted procurement or a small business set-aside to be determined after review of responses. The scope of work involves end-to-end handling of Department of Defense personnel household goods and unaccompanied baggage via the Direct Procurement Method, including containerization, stenciling, cooperage, drayage, storage, decontainerization, and appliance servicing using all personnel, equipment, materials, and facilities except government-furnished containers. Compliance with strict packaging and marking standards is required, including adherence to ASTM-D4169, ASTM-D6251, ISPM-15 for wood packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for Military Shipping Labels featuring Code 39 and PDF417 barcodes, with all containers marked in 1-inch black letters and subject to permanent obliteration of prior markings. Respondents must provide their company name, address, point of contact details, and contact information through SAM.gov by the May 28, 2026, deadline. Contractors will be expected to submit multiple performance reports including weekly outbound shipment inventories, monthly performance metrics, a quality control plan, and weight tickets, and must maintain a minimum of two seals per UB container and four per HHG container. All wood packaging must be heat treated and certified by the American Lumber Standard Committee, with methyl bromide fumigation strictly prohibited. Personnel must include at least one individual proficient in English during all operations, and delivery must occur within three workdays of notification. The contract, if awarded, would run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, with services covering five defined geographic zones in North Dakota, and any outstanding work may be completed up to 180 days after expiration. While no pricing data or formal contract type is provided, the Government will evaluate responses to determine technical capability and potential sources prior to initiating a formal acquisition action.