Heavy Equipment & Laboratory Relocation (Up to 5,000 lbs)

The contract is for the relocation of laboratory and testing equipment weighing up to 5,000 pounds, requiring specialized rigging, climate-sensitive handling, and precise placement to ensure no disruption to ongoing operations. All work must be performed with strict attention to safety and equipment integrity, acknowledging the sensitivity of the machinery involved, and must comply with industry standards for moving delicate scientific instruments. The effort demands trained personnel, appropriate lifting and stabilization tools, and careful environmental controls to protect equipment from temperature, humidity, or vibration-related damage during transport and installation. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, classified under NAICS code 238990, and is issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock under the Department of Defense. The opportunity was posted on July 21, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Performance is required at the facility in Bethesda, Maryland, with a ZIP code of 20817. Subcontractors must be certified small businesses to qualify for award, and the solicitation is accessible via the SAM.gov platform for interested parties to review details and submit proposals.