FOB Destination Logistics and Delivery Services

This contract involves the transportation and final delivery of a Bridgeport milling machine to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, with the terms specifying FOB Destination, meaning the seller is responsible for all shipping costs and risks until the machine arrives at the designated location. The scope includes not only the physical delivery but also crating to ensure the equipment is securely packaged, insurance coverage during transit, and coordination with receiving personnel at the destination to facilitate smooth acceptance and handling. The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, targeting small businesses for this subcontract opportunity. Classified under the NAICS code 484220, which corresponds to specialized freight trucking without storage, the contract is managed by the NASA Shared Services Center. Key dates include the posting on May 18, 2026, with a response deadline set for May 22, 2026, emphasizing a concise bidding window. While some logistical details such as exact office and performance location addresses are unspecified, the focus remains on the delivery services essential to NASA’s operational needs.