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Duty-Free Entry and Customs Documentation Support

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Response Deadline08/07/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract titled Duty-Free Entry and Customs Documentation Support is a small business set aside under the SBA program, specifically designated for total small business participation, and is classified under NAICS code 488510 for customs brokerage services. It requires the contractor to prepare all necessary customs documentation and coordinate with relevant authorities to ensure duty-free entry of foreign-acquired components that will be incorporated into the final deliverable for NASA. This work is critical to ensuring compliance with international trade regulations while avoiding unnecessary tariffs and delays in the supply chain for NASA projects. The opportunity was posted on July 31, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, and is issued as a subcontract by the NASA Shared Services Center under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The place of performance and office address details are not specified, indicating flexibility in execution location, though the actual work must align with NASA’s requirements for customs clearance of components destined for aerospace applications. The contract emphasizes precision in documentation, timely coordination, and adherence to U.S. and international customs laws to facilitate seamless importation of foreign-sourced parts essential to mission-critical systems.

General Info

Small business contract for customs brokerage to enable duty-free import of NASA-bound foreign components.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services CenterView Agency

NAICS

488510 - Freight Transportation ArrangementView NAICS

Place of Performance

MS, USA

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SBA

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PostedJul 31

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Response DeadlineAug 7

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08/07/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

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Preparation of customs documentation and coordination for duty-free entry of foreign-acquired components used in the final deliverable.

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