Final Packaging, Preservation, and FOB Destination Shipping

The contract requires the complete packaging and preservation of a pump for shipment to North Charleston, South Carolina, under FOB Destination terms. This includes draining the pump, applying rust-preventive oil, and sealing all ports to ensure protection against corrosion and environmental damage during transit. The work must be performed in compliance with industry standards for long-term preservation, with the ultimate responsibility for safe delivery resting with the contractor until the pump reaches the specified destination. The shipment must be arranged and coordinated to meet the delivery requirement without additional cost or liability to the recipient once the item arrives at the location in North Charleston. This is a Small Business Set-Aside subcontract under the SBA program, indicating that only small businesses are eligible to respond. The NAICS code 484220 classifies the work within the truck transportation sector, though the actual service involves logistics and preservation rather than transportation alone. The solicitation was posted on July 8, 2026, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The procuring agency is the Department of Homeland Security through the SFLC Procurement Branch 2, with the place of performance clearly defined as North Charleston, SC, 29405. The contractor is expected to fulfill all packaging, preservation, and shipping obligations in accordance with the FOB Destination terms, accepting full responsibility for the integrity of the item until physical receipt at the delivery point.