U.S. Government Services
A PROUD RELOCATION MANAGEMENT PROVIDER TO THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Since 1984, Sirva, dba BGRS, Inc. (“BGRS”), has been a trusted advisor and partner to the nation’s top federal agencies. Our decades-long history of serving the U.S. government is backed by our unparalleled experience in conforming to both the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and our deep understanding of the General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) stringent relocation policy requirements and guidelines.
Since the award of our first Government contract in 1984, we have supported 40+ federal and quasi-governmental agencies and managed more than 147,500 U.S. federal moves. We have also expertly handled 280,000 moves for the Canadian Government over the past 15 years.
OUR EXPERIENCE HAS YOU COVERED
As the relocation industry’s leading federal contractor, we offer complete, reliable relocation services in full compliance with the GSA Schedule 48 and all U.S. government contracting requirements. We value our long-standing relationship with the U.S. government and take our responsibility to the federal agencies and employees we serve seriously.
Highlighting our experience and leadership in serving the government sector, we have proudly played a key role in the following federal community forums for many years:
- Senior Executives Association (SEA) Corporate Advisory Council: Serve as an advocate for our government clients’ relocation interests to federal leaders.
- Government Relocation Advisory Board (GRAB): Served as an active member focused on transforming the relocation provisions of the FTR.
Our agency clients are governed by the highest ethical standards and quality control elements:
GOVERNMENT-TRAINED AND GOVERNMENT-CLEARED PERSONNEL:
All dedicated team members are U.S. citizens and hold or are in the process of obtaining Position of Public Trust security clearances.
STRINGENT SECURITY PROTOCOLS:
All systems, facilities, personnel, and data accessibility are U.S-based and carefully constructed to adhere to government standards and protect the sensitive information entrusted to us.
SECURE RELOCATION MANAGEMENT PORTAL:
Adheres to the highest global standards for data security with multi-factor authentication, biometrics, and user-level validation.
PROPRIETARY GCERTIFIED™ PROGRAM:
All dedicated government team members and service partners are required to participate in a Sirva, dba BGRS-developed course to learn FTR/FAR requirements and understand government culture.
Sirva, dba BGRS, Inc., stands as a steadfast and proud relocation service partner to the U.S. government. With a commitment to excellence, efficiency, and unparalleled service, we have consistently demonstrated its ability to meet the unique needs and challenges of government-sponsored relocations. Through innovative solutions, rigorous adherence to compliance, and a dedicated team of professionals, we ensure that every relocation undertaken in partnership with the U.S. government is executed with precision and care.
MORE THAN A MOVER
In addition to providing relocation management services, we play a pivotal role in supporting U.S. federal government agencies in crafting relocation strategies that seamlessly integrate with overarching talent management objectives. By leveraging our expertise and experience in mobility solutions, we ensure that relocation initiatives align closely with broader talent management goals.
SPOUSE AND PARTNER ASSISTANCE:
We provide personalized services to help facilitate integration into the new community, such as mentor and support networks and career assistance, which may include resume writing and interviewing, introductions/networking opportunities, and traditional job placement services in the destination location.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT:
We support a mobile employee's career advancement through a range of relocation service solutions and policies designed to facilitate professional growth and development. We enable mobile employees to seamlessly transition to new roles and opportunities while supporting their long-term professional success within the organization.
Employee Retention:
We contribute to our government clients’ employee retention by facilitating smooth transitions and providing personalized support throughout the relocation process, enhancing job satisfaction, maintaining loyalty, and safeguarding institutional knowledge.
By connecting relocations with these critical goals, Sirva, dba BGRS, not only facilitates efficient moves but also actively contributes to the long-term success and effectiveness of U.S. federal government agencies' talent management strategies.
As we look towards the future, we remain unwavering in our dedication to facilitating seamless transitions for government employees and their families, thereby upholding our shared commitment to service, integrity, and excellence.
RELOCATION SERVICES
We have been authorized by the GSA to provide the following relocation services to the federal government under Schedule Title: Transportation, Delivery & Relocation Services; SIN 531 (Schedule 48); Contract number: GS-33F-001HA.
The following Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) outlines the Special Item Numbers (SINs) we are approved to provide to the U.S. government:
653-1 Home Sale
653-4 Entitlement Counseling
653-1B Marketing Assistance
653-5 Agency Customizes Services
653-5 Property Management
653-7 Move Management
For a complete history and listing of services, please refer to our GSA-Approved Catalog.
Five Areas Mobility Programs Can Support Sustainability Initiatives
Processes
- Reduce paper consumption: Look at reducing the amount of paper used and leverage digital documents and resources as much as possible.
- E-signatures: Use e-signatures in lieu of paper documents or requiring someone to travel to a location to sign documents in person.
- Virtual support: Use virtual processes and support where available for:
- Engagement processes
- Immigration support: electronic documents, e-applications, virtual applications, etc.
- Destination services: home search, education, settling-in, registrations, etc.
- Language training
- Cultural training
- Spouse and family support
Household Goods Shipments
- Use discard and donate programs: Leverage discard and donate programs to reduce shipment sizes and provide excess goods to people in need.
- Focus on sustainability and CO2 footprint: Partner with moving companies that use sustainable packing and moving materials and reduce CO2 emissions with fuel-efficient vehicles, smarter routes, and tracking programs like Big Mile – a tech company that offers solutions for organizations to optimize and report on transport-related carbon emissions.
- Partner with organizations to reduce waste: Leverage organizations like Move for Hunger that support local needs and help reduce waste.
- Virtual surveys: Use virtual surveys to eliminate the need for surveyor travel.
Travel & Transportation
- Reduce travel: Reduce the amount of travel within extended business travel (EBT) and commuter programs.
- Use direct travel routes: Take direct routes versus multiple connections.
- Limit return trips: Adjust the frequency of return trips.
- Non-fly options: Incentivize or require employees to take non-flying options: train, ferry, or public transportation versus driving.
- Efficient car requirements: Incentivize or require employees to utilize hybrid or electric cars for rental cars, on assignment cars, and fleet cars.
- Encourage carpooling: Incentivize or require employees on assignment to carpool or utilize vanpools.
Housing
- Green accommodations: Incentivize or require booking hotels and corporate accommodations that are green facilities.
- Limit laundry services: Reduce laundry services for towels and linens to encourage green habits.
- Offer incentives to reduce utilities: Provide incentives to reduce utility costs or provide a reasonable decrease in cost to encourage more efficient habits.
- Host housing requirements/incentives: Provide incentives or implement requirements for host housing that is more efficient and offer allowances for more efficient appliances.
- Permanent housing incentives: Provide incentives for purchasing homes with sustainable energy footprints or provide allowances for energy efficient appliances, insulation, etc.
Provide Awareness & Training
- Company initiatives: Reinforce company sustainability initiatives and the role that employees can play during their relocation or assignment.
- Location awareness: Offer insights into local sustainability practices, views, initiatives, and geography impacts from industry or climate changes.
How Can Sirva Help You Make Impactful Sustainability Changes?
Sirva can assess your mobility program and help you understand:
- Your organization’s goals around sustainability and set up a framework for tracking mobility program’s impact.
- How your mobility processes and policy can impact larger organizational sustainability goals.
- Changes you can make to your mobility program, processes, or services, and how you can socialize and implement them throughout your organization.
For more information on how your mobility program can help meet your sustainability goals, please contact Sirva Global Advisory Services at globaladvisoryservices@sirva.com or reach out to your Sirva representative.