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Another Possible Challenge for DoDs $18B Moving Contract: No movers

2024.01.16 - DoD's overhaul of its system to move servicemembers' goods from place to place was supposed to have been implemented by now. But so far, no major moving companies have signed up.

ATAMSC Request for GAO Study Regarding GHC (Fall 2023)

2024.01.08 - The evaluation should focus on the quality of the relocation experience for US servicemembers and their families, considering potential impacts to military readiness and retention. It should assess the key risks to the program’s execution, including the level of capacity committed to military relocations from the asset-based full service moving industry.

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The New System for Moving Troops Belongings is Creating Some Angst

2023.09.22 - Some industry representatives are warning that lower rates being offered to moving companies under a new $6.2 billion contract will affect the quality of service members’ personal property moves and will even force some companies out of business.

USTRANSCOM PP Advisory # 23-0112 News Update GHC Timeline Adjustment

2023.09.11 - USTC advisory announcing an adjustment to the timeline under which shipments will be ordered using the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC). In short, local shipments under GHC, will likely begin later in 2023 instead of the initial target of September.

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USTRANSCOM and HomeSafe Alliance continue Global Household Goods Contract transition

2023.09.11 - The Defense Personal Property Management Office (DPMO) at U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and the military services’ personal property functions have adjusted the timeline under which shipments will be ordered using the Global Household Goods Contract.