Domestic and International Logistics / Delivery Services

The contract requires the secure domestic and international transportation and delivery of sensitive, high-value time interval measurement systems to National Institute of Standards and Technology facilities in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Boulder, Colorado. All shipments must adhere to stringent protocols ensuring climate-controlled environments and continuous shock monitoring to preserve the integrity of the delicate equipment. The systems are of critical importance to national metrology standards, necessitating specialized handling procedures and verified logistics providers with proven experience in transporting high-precision scientific instruments. The subcontract is open to qualified vendors who can demonstrate the capability to meet these exacting environmental and security standards throughout transit. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 484121 for general freight trucking. The contracting entity is the Department of Commerce through NIST, and performance is exclusively tied to the specified U.S. locations. Although no set-aside criteria or point of contact details are provided, bidders must be prepared to validate their capacity for end-to-end tracking, documentation, and compliance with federal shipping regulations for scientific equipment. All proposals must address how they will ensure the security, stability, and traceability of shipments from origin to final delivery points without deviation.