Packing and Crating

NAICS 488991 (Packing and Crating) encompasses specialized services for preparing, packaging, and transporting goods across various industries. These services involve professional handling, containment, and movement of items ranging from household goods and museum artifacts to scientific equipment and military cargo. Contractors provide expertise in selecting appropriate packaging materials, constructing custom containers, securing items for transit, and managing transportation logistics to ensure safe and efficient movement of goods.

Recent federal contract awards in this category predominantly support government personnel relocations, museum collection moves, and specialized equipment transportation. Awards typically range from $10,000 to $250,000, with contract durations spanning several months to five years. Frequent awardees include Ipte, LLC, Sullivan Moving & Storage, and Equans Zuid-Nederland B.V. The Department of State, Department of Defense, and Smithsonian Institution are primary funding agencies. Most awards are not set aside, though some target small business categories like women-owned or total small business. Performance locations are diverse, including international sites like Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and domestic locations across the United States.

Federal contract opportunities for NAICS 488991 focus on comprehensive packing and crating services for various government entities. Recent solicitations cover requirements at military installations like Holloman Air Force Base, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, and Naval Surface Warfare Centers. Agencies seek contractors to provide services including pre-move surveys, packing, loading, containerization, inventory documentation, appliance servicing, and transportation of personal property, scientific equipment, and museum artifacts. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, particularly women-owned or total small business categories, with performance locations primarily in the continental United States and occasionally in overseas military installations.