F.O.B. Destination Delivery and Handling

The contract requires the safe transport and delivery of an environmental chamber to Beltsville, Maryland under F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning ownership and risk transfer to the recipient only upon arrival at the final destination. The contractor must ensure the equipment is properly packaged to prevent damage during transit, provide real-time shipment tracking, and obtain verified proof of delivery upon successful handoff. The obligation extends beyond mere hauling to include full responsibility for handling, transit integrity, and documentation compliance throughout the journey. This is a Small Business Set Aside subcontract under NAICS code 484220, specifically designated for small businesses, and was posted on July 31, 2026 with a response deadline of August 7, 2026. The contracting agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, and performance is localized to Beltsville, MD. All logistics, including planning and execution, must align with federal shipping standards for sensitive scientific equipment, and the contractor is expected to manage the entire delivery process without relying on the government for intermediate support or coordination.