FOB Destination Logistics and Delivery Services

The contract requires secure packaging, shipping, and delivery of an instrument to the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland, under F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the contractor retains full risk and responsibility for the item until it is officially accepted by the government. All logistics must ensure the integrity and safety of the instrument throughout transit, with accountability clearly assigned to the contractor until formal acceptance occurs at the destination. The work is classified under NAICS code 484220, indicating it falls within the specialized freight trucking industry, and the contract type is a subcontract. The solicitation was posted on July 8, 2026, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, leaving a narrow window for interested parties to submit proposals. Performance is strictly tied to the Gaithersburg location with a ZIP code of 20899, and while no specific point of contact or set-aside details are provided, the contracting agency is clearly the Department of Commerce through its NIST division. The contract is accessible online through the SAM.gov platform, where full documentation and submission details must be reviewed by potential bidders.