Heavy Equipment Transportation and Delivery

The contract requires the safe and timely transport of heavy trawl wire spools, each weighing approximately 30,000 pounds, from an unspecified origin to NOAA’s outdoor storage facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi. This includes full logistics management, precise scheduling, and direct coordination with NOAA personnel to ensure seamless delivery and handling of oversized, high-value equipment. All transportation must comply with regulatory and safety standards for heavy haul operations, and the contractor is responsible for securing necessary permits, arranging specialized equipment, and managing any contingencies that may arise during transit. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 484121, meaning only small business concerns eligible under SBA guidelines may bid. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, with proposals due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on May 11, 2026. The work is performed for the Department of Commerce’s NOAA office, and while specific origin and destination addresses are not provided, the point of delivery is fixed at NOAA’s storage yard in Pascagoula, MS. The contractor must demonstrate proven experience in heavy equipment transportation, strong communication capabilities, and the ability to meet strict operational timelines without disruption to NOAA’s workflow.