Duty-Free Import and Customs Compliance Services

The contract pertains to the management of customs documentation and secure duty-free entry for a CMM system under HTS 9808.00.80, ensuring compliance with U.S. customs regulations for qualified scientific and technical equipment. The work involves handling all necessary filings, certifications, and procedural steps to qualify the imported system for tariff-free entry under the specified harmonized tariff schedule provision, which applies to articles imported for scientific or educational purposes. The contractor must maintain rigorous adherence to customs protocols and ensure accurate, timely documentation to prevent delays or penalties. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 488510, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and issued by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The place of performance is located in Hampton, Virginia, with a ZIP code of 23681. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2026, and responses are due by July 8, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract is structured to support NASA’s operational needs through compliant and efficient import logistics, emphasizing specialized knowledge of customs procedures and technical equipment classification.