Domestic Shipping and Delivery of Sensitive Equipment

The contract is for the secure domestic transportation and delivery of the BNOE Clinical Driving Simulator to the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, with a ZIP code of 77030. The equipment is classified as high-value and sensitive, requiring specialized handling, packaging, and transit protocols to ensure its integrity and security throughout the shipping process. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and it falls under NAICS code 484220, which pertains to truck transportation for specialized freight. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting office is the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, and all performance activities must occur at the designated delivery location in Houston. The nature of the equipment and its critical use in clinical training demand adherence to strict logistical and security standards, including temperature control, shock absorption, and chain-of-custody documentation. Bidders must demonstrate proven experience in handling similarly sensitive medical or military-grade simulators, as well as compliance with federal transportation regulations for high-value assets.