Exhibit Component Transportation and Logistics

The contract seeks a qualified small business to provide secure, climate-controlled transportation, packing, and storage services for delicate exhibit components and artifacts, with strict requirements for shock-absorbent materials and high-value insurance coverage to ensure the integrity and safety of all items throughout the logistics process. Services must meet rigorous standards for environmental stability and physical protection, tailored to the unique needs of sensitive cultural or historical materials. The work is performance-based, with all operations centered on the designated place of performance in Silver Spring, Maryland, under the oversight of the Defense Health Agency, a component of the Department of Defense. This is a Small Business Set Aside contract under NAICS code 484220, reserved exclusively for small businesses, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, and an initial posting date of July 30, 2026. The subcontract nature of the agreement implies it will be awarded to a vendor who will support a larger prime contract or program, with compliance expected in all aspects of handling, transit, and storage. While specific itemized requirements are not detailed here, the emphasis on security, environmental control, and insurance indicates a high-stakes operational environment requiring proven expertise, reliable infrastructure, and adherence to federal standards for the transport of irreplaceable artifacts.