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How to bid on Household Goods Moving, Shipping, Transportation, and Storage Service Providers Software Integration Request for Information from the DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care
The Department of Defense (DoD) is conducting market research on how household goods moving, shipping, transportation, and storage service providers can integrate their software systems with a central government platform. This would be done using an Application Programming Interface (API).
The DoD wants to understand the costs, development timelines, industry practices, and recommendations for testing and risk reduction involved in such an integration. While this is not a request for bids, your input will help shape future technical requirements and acquisition decisions for potential contracts.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for submitting your information is September 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT. All submissions and clarifying questions must be sent via email to the points of contact listed in the solicitation.
This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a solicitation for proposals. Your response will not lead to a binding contract, and the government will not compensate you for your submission. All information provided will be kept confidential and will become the property of the U.S. Government.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for household goods moving, shipping, transportation, and storage service providers. Specifically, it targets firms with existing software systems that could potentially be integrated with a government platform.
Companies in the transportation category, particularly those with strong IT and software development capabilities, will find this RFI relevant. Your expertise in system integration, API development, and industry best practices for data exchange is valuable to the DoD's market research.
How to respond
To respond, you must submit your RFI response and any questions via email to all listed points of contact. The preferred method of communication is email.
You should read the attached RFI document in its entirety for full details. To access the opportunity and its documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When responding to an RFI, focus on providing clear, concise, and comprehensive information. Since the DoD is asking about integration costs and timelines, be realistic and provide data-backed estimates where possible. Detail your current software capabilities and how they align with the concept of API integration.
Highlight any existing experience you have with similar government or large-scale enterprise integrations. Describe your standard industry practices for software development, testing, and risk mitigation. Your recommendations on these topics will be particularly valuable to the agency as they plan future requirements.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from US Transportation Command (ustranscom); the original posting controls.