How to bid on Unaccompanied Housing Movers & Handlers for DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense, specifically the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Bliss, Texas, is looking for a contractor to provide furnishings moving and handling services for Unaccompanied Housing (UH). This involves supplying all necessary personnel, equipment, transportation, supervision, and other resources to perform these duties. The government will provide some items and services, but the contractor is responsible for the rest.

This is an opportunity for businesses that specialize in logistics, moving, and handling services to support military operations at Fort Bliss.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted by email no later than July 31, 2026, at 9:00 AM MST. The final deadline for submitting your proposal is August 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the primary and secondary points of contact listed in the solicitation.

After contract award, there will be a 72-hour phase-in period. During this time, the contractor must finalize all arrangements, including personnel, facilities, and materials, to ensure full performance can begin immediately after the phase-in concludes.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for transportation and logistics firms, moving companies, and businesses specializing in handling and relocation services. Vendors should have the capacity to provide personnel, equipment, and transportation for moving furnishings within a military installation. Experience with government contracts or similar large-scale logistics operations would be beneficial.

The contract is for services at Fort Bliss, Texas, so firms with operations or the ability to establish operations in the El Paso, TX area would be well-suited.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation details, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all associated documents, though this is not always required.

Your proposal must be submitted electronically via email to the primary and secondary points of contact listed in the solicitation. It needs to consist of three separate volumes: Volume I - Price Proposal, Volume II - Technical Proposal, and Volume III - Phase In. Ensure no pricing information is included in your Technical Proposal.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Technical Exhibits to ensure your technical proposal addresses all requirements. Provide a detailed narrative explaining exactly how your firm will meet each aspect of the PWS.

For the price proposal, complete the pricing schedule for the initial 12-month period and all option years, including the six-month extension. Ensure your prices are reasonable and clearly presented. For the phase-in volume, outline your plan for the 72-hour period, demonstrating how you will be fully prepared to begin performance immediately after this time.

Submit any questions you have well before the July 31, 2026 deadline to allow the government time to respond. Official responses will be issued through a written amendment to the solicitation, so monitor for updates.