FOB Destination Delivery of High-Tech Equipment to NIST Gaithersburg

The contract requires the insured, full-risk transportation and delivery of an FPGA evaluation kit from the supplier to the National Institute of Standards and Technology facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, under F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the supplier assumes all responsibility, risk, and cost until the item is officially received at the destination. The shipment must be handled with strict compliance to ensure the safe, secure, and undamaged transit of this high-tech equipment, which implies adherence to specialized packaging, handling, and tracking protocols appropriate for sensitive electronic components. All logistics are expected to meet federal standards for the transport of technical hardware, and the supplier is fully liable for any loss, damage, or delay during transit. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 484121, indicating it pertains to general freight trucking services, and is issued by the Department of Commerce through its NIST division. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, with responses due by August 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The place of performance is clearly defined as Gaithersburg, Maryland, with a zip code of 20899, and no set-aside provisions are applicable. Successful bidders must ensure timely arrival and proper documentation to meet NIST’s operational requirements, with full insurance coverage mandatory to mitigate all risks associated with the shipment’s value and critical nature.