FDA Relocation Services

The Food and Drug Administration's Office of Acquisition and Grant Services is seeking to procure comprehensive relocation services for federal employees relocating in connection with their federal employment. This Sources Sought notification is designed to gauge market availability and identify contractors capable of meeting the FDA's unique relocation requirements, which encompass financial, logistical, and federal compliance considerations. Key requirements include end-to-end case management, household goods shipping, travel and transportation coordination, temporary lodging arrangements, and international relocation support, all subject to strict Federal Travel Regulation compliance. Critical performance objectives include 99% initial contact within one business day, web-based case tracking functionality, 24/7 emergency support availability, comprehensive reporting capabilities, and strict security protocols for handling sensitive employee information. The FDA prefers a Firm Fixed Price contract type but is open to alternatives such as Cost, Cost Plus, or Time-and-Materials arrangements if properly justified. Capability statements must be submitted electronically to the Primary Point of Contact by February 2, 2026, with the submission subject line formatted as "FDA Relocation Services - [Company Name]." Submissions received after the close date will not be accepted.

The procurement carries no set-aside designations and represents a five-year base contract with four option years commencing September 30, 2026. The FDA anticipates an annual relocation volume of 200 to 300 cases nationwide and internationally, with 12 currently active international relocations and 110 total active cases. The agency has recently received OMB approval to hire over 1,100 new employees, creating an immediate and sustained need for robust relocation management services. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the scale of operations—ranging from 200 to 300 annual relocations over a five-year period—indicates a substantial procurement. Contractors must demonstrate their approach to pricing structure, whether through a proposed FFP model or an alternative contract type with comprehensive financial justification. This Sources Sought notice does not guarantee contract award but serves to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting the FDA's comprehensive relocation management requirements.