Domestic and International Shipping and Logistics for Cryostat

The contract requires comprehensive domestic and international shipping and logistics services for a cryostat, encompassing all aspects of transport from secure packaging through final delivery. The contractor must manage freight coordination, handle customs clearance for international shipments, and provide detailed, itemized reporting of all tariffs, duties, and import fees associated with foreign-made systems. Services must ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain the integrity of the sensitive equipment throughout transit, with performance centered at Gaithersburg, Maryland, under the oversight of the Department of Commerce, NIST. This is a subcontract opportunity with a NAICS code of 484121, indicating specialized freight transport services. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026, and responses are due by July 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the contracting agency is the National Institute of Standards and Technology within the Department of Commerce. The contractor is expected to deliver end-to-end logistics solutions with transparency in cost reporting and timely execution to meet the operational needs of a federal scientific facility.