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In First, DoD Awards Massive $7.2 Billion Contract to Single Company for PCS Moves
 [Mil.com] After extended debate and some controversy, U.S. Transportation Command has inked a massive $7.2 billion, three-year contract with a single company for the relocation of household goods in military permanent change of station moves. The contract is a major step forward in the Pentagon's effort to outsource the military moves process -- an effort that gained steam during a 2018 summer moving season that saw a surge in reports of broken goods and delays.American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group, Inc., based in Parsippany, New Jersey, confirmed Thursday it had received the contract, which covers moves for the Defense Department and the U.S. Coast Guard. In a statement provided to Military.com, the company said it planned to lead a "full-service, worldwide relocation effort with a team of subcontracting partners" with the intent of improving military moves and offering better service. "Throughout my career, I’ve been disappointed with what the Defense Personal Property Program does to families," Chief Master Sgt. Jason France, command senior enlisted leader for TRANSCOM, said in a statement. "Today, I’m confident that the Defense Personal Property Program will deliver the care and service they deserve in the coming years." Related: The Pentagon is Rushing to Outsource Military Moves, and Moving Companies Aren't Happy ARC CEO Eric Ebeling said in a statement that the company was eager to get to work on behalf of the military. Made a few Norwegians very happy. Posted by: Besoeker 2020-05-01 |
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