How to bid on Cape Canaveral moving services for the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of the Air Force wants a contractor to inventory and move machinery, gear, and storage equipment from two warehouses to an adjacent hangar at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The facilities are about a quarter mile apart.

The equipment includes sewing machines, parachutes, boat motors, rafts, toolboxes, cabinets, printers, lockers, and rescue equipment packages with jet skis and boats. The work calls for careful inventory, safe transport, and precise placement to limit operational downtime.

Key dates and the deadline

Access requests are due October 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EST. The mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 30 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Questions are due November 2 at 10:30 a.m. EDT.

Responses are due November 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The response deadline is when your proposal must be submitted. The move is to be completed as soon as possible and no later than 30 days after award. The older November 2 target move-in date in the statement of work is marked outdated.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFP may suit moving and transportation firms with experience handling machinery, delicate equipment, and varied storage items. Vendors should be prepared to manage an inventory and place equipment carefully at the receiving facility.

How to access and respond

Use the “View original source” option to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the option again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids do not require one.

Review the solicitation, statement of work, and both Q&A documents. Submit an access request by the stated deadline to take part in the mandatory site visit, then follow the solicitation’s instructions for submitting your response by the deadline.

Prepare for this equipment move

Attend the mandatory site visit and take your own measurements. The government says it will not provide measurements of the buildings or items to be moved, so use the visit to assess access, dimensions, and handling needs.

Build your response around a clear inventory and move plan. Explain how you would protect and transport delicate machinery and varied equipment, keep track of items, and place them accurately. Check the solicitation and Q&A documents for the specific response requirements, and allow time to submit before the deadline.