Freight and Logistics for High-Value Scientific Equipment

The contract solicits qualified transportation providers to securely move high-value scientific equipment including sequencing systems and servers, ensuring end-to-end climate-controlled shipping and real-time shock monitoring throughout transit. All shipments must meet strict environmental and physical protection standards to preserve the integrity of sensitive laboratory instrumentation, with detailed documentation and tracking required for every phase of movement. The work is to be performed in Little Rock with a response deadline of July 13, 2026, under the NAICS code 484220 for specialized freight transportation. This is a subcontract opportunity managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16, and bidders must demonstrate proven experience handling delicate, high-value scientific assets with compliance to temperature, vibration, and security protocols. No set-aside preferences are specified, and all submissions must align with the rigorous operational requirements outlined in the solicitation.