NAICS 48421 (Used Household and Office Goods Moving) encompasses comprehensive relocation services for both residential and office environments, focusing on the physical transportation and management of furniture, equipment, and personal property. These services typically include packing, loading, transporting, unloading, unpacking, and sometimes temporary storage of items. Contractors in this category are responsible for safely moving contents across various distances, from local office relocations to long-distance household moves, with specialized handling for sensitive or valuable items.
Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate significant activity across multiple government agencies, particularly military installations and federal facilities. Contracts frequently range from $50,000 to $2,000,000, with performance periods typically spanning 12-36 months. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service appear to be prominent agencies utilizing these services. Most solicitations employ total small business or specific socioeconomic set-asides, including Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) designations. Performance locations are geographically diverse, covering military bases, medical centers, and federal office complexes across multiple states.
Recent federal contract opportunities highlight complex, specialized moving requirements involving sensitive equipment and office relocations. Notable solicitations include moving laboratory equipment for the U.S. Geological Survey, relocating server racks for VA medical centers, transferring office furniture for military installations, and managing archival records for the National Archives. These opportunities consistently emphasize precise handling, security protocols, and minimal operational disruption. Typical requirements include detailed inventory management, careful packaging of specialized equipment, coordinated scheduling, and compliance with strict government facility access and documentation standards.