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.
Global Mobility Leader Resilience: Five Ways to Sustain Performance in Challenging Conditions
This article by Lauren Herring, CEO of IMPACT Group, explores five ways global mobility leaders can sustain performance and business success, even during challenging conditions.
In today’s complex business and economic landscape, disruption is no longer the exception, it’s expected. Mobility leaders are navigating shifting regulations, evolving workforce expectations, and heightened emotional complexity from employees. At the same time, business expectations for speed, precision, and strategic impact continue to increase.
So how can global mobility leaders sustain performance, maintain credibility, and lead with confidence, all without burning out? Resilience is often framed as a personal coping mechanism but, in reality, it is a critical leadership capability. When applied effectively, resilience strengthens decision-making, stabilizes teams, and enables leaders to guide their organizations through uncertain times with clarity and control.
Here are five practical ways to build and sustain resilience in today’s demanding mobility environment:
1. Emotional Mastery: Leading with Composure Under Pressure
Resilience starts from within. Emotional mastery is the ability to regulate your response in high-pressure situations and choosing thoughtful action over reactive behavior.
For global mobility leaders, this is essential. Your role sits at the intersection of employee anxiety, executive urgency, and compliance risk. How you respond sets the tone for everyone around you. The shift is subtle but powerful: move from absorbing stress to containing and redirecting it constructively.
In practice, this means pausing before responding in high-stakes moments, separating facts from emotional escalation, and modeling calm, clear communication.
You can’t control the chaos, but you can control how you show up within it.
2. Strategic Clarity: Aligning Mobility to Business Outcomes
When everything feels urgent, strategic clarity becomes your greatest advantage. Understanding your organization’s priorities, growth strategy, and talent objectives allows you to filter noise and focus on what truly matters. Without this context, mobility can become reactive. With it, mobility becomes a strategic driver of business success.
Resilient leaders can go from responding to requests to aligning decisions with enterprise impact. This includes identifying where the business is investing or scaling back, translating mobility activity into measurable value, and consistently asking: How does this support the broader strategy?
Clarity about the business makes prioritization possible.
3. Ruthless Prioritization: Focusing on What Drives Impact
Global mobility leaders face a constant stream of competing demands. Not all of them deserve equal attention. Resilience requires the discipline to prioritize effectively and focus your time and energy on the work that creates the greatest value.
This means moving away from doing everything quickly and instead doing the right things first. Practical steps include distinguishing urgency from importance, confidently renegotiating timelines when needed, and protecting time for strategic initiatives.
Resilient leaders don’t manage time; they manage focus.
4. Energy Management: Sustaining Performance Over Time
High performance isn’t about endurance alone, it’s about energy. Periods of policy change, geopolitical uncertainty, or increased relocation demand can quickly deplete even the most capable leaders. Without intentional energy management, performance and well-being declines.
Resilient leaders recognize the need for cycles of effort and recovery. They shift from pushing through exhaustion to actively protecting and renewing their energy. This includes setting boundaries around constant availability, taking recovery breaks during high-stress periods, and leveraging support systems when demands peak.
Sustainable performance depends on balancing effort with renewal.
5. Future-Proofing Your Career: Building Resilience for What’s Next
The Mobility function is evolving rapidly, shaped by technology, workforce transformation, and geopolitical change. Resilient leaders don’t just manage today’s challenges, they prepare for tomorrow’s.
Future-proofing your career means building the skills, relationships, and visibility needed to navigate change and influence outcomes. This includes strengthening your business acumen, developing cross-functional partnerships, and increasing engagement with senior leadership. True leadership resilience requires that you position yourself as a strategic leader for the future.
Career resilience comes from preparing for change before it happens.
Building Resilience as a Leadership Advantage
Resilience is not about pushing through to get things done, it’s about leading better for the long-term benefit to your organization and employees. For global mobility professionals, resilience enables smarter decision-making, stronger stakeholder relationships, and more sustainable performance. It empowers leaders to remain steady in uncertainty while continuing to deliver value to their organizations and support to their people.
By focusing on emotional mastery, strategic clarity, prioritization, energy management, and future readiness, mobility leaders can not only navigate disruption, but lead through it with confidence. If you would like further information on how Sirva can help you thrive during change, please contact your Sirva representative or email us at concierge@sirva.com.
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