Bid guide
How to bid on packing and crating services for the Department of the Air Force
What the Air Force is buying
The Department of the Air Force seeks packing and crating services for inbound, outbound, and in-city household-goods moves in South Carolina zones 38 and 39.
Zone 38 includes Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Marlboro, and Sumter counties. Zone 39 includes Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, and Williamsburg counties. The contract has a one-year base period and four option years.
Deadline and contract period
The RFP was published October 9, 2026. Proposals are due November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Plan to submit before the deadline. The opportunity details provided do not state what happens after the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit transportation firms that provide packing and crating for household-goods moves and can serve the listed South Carolina counties.
Firms considering the work should assess whether they can handle inbound, outbound, and in-city moves across both zones for the base period and possible option years.
How to access the RFP
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Prepare a clear, complete response
Review the solicitation documents carefully and make a checklist of every requested item, instruction, and submission step. Follow the RFP's stated format and organize the response so evaluators can find each answer.
Explain your relevant packing, crating, and household-goods transportation experience clearly. Check that your proposed approach addresses both zones and all three move types, and leave time to review the complete submission before sending it.
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 DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.