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International Freight and Customs Clearance

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Response Deadline10/29/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for International Freight and Customs Clearance supports prime contractors on research projects for the National Research Council Canada. The scope of work involves managing Delivered-at-Place shipping, handling all customs duties, and completing necessary documentation for the transport of sensitive laboratory machinery. Specifically, the contractor is responsible for the delivery of a 3D printing system to an NRC facility located in Mississauga, Ontario. To qualify for this engagement, the provider must be a licensed Customs Broker and possess specialized heavy equipment rigging capabilities. The project falls under NAICS code 488510 and is managed through the Government of Canada. Interested parties must adhere to the response deadline of October 29, 2026.

General Info

Freight and customs subcontract for delivering 3D printing machinery to NRC Mississauga, Ontario.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

NAICS

488510 - Freight Transportation Arrangement

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 25-58227 B.

The full solicitation package (10 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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High Resolution, Lithographic 3D Printing System for Metals, Ceramics and Polymers

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Timeline

PostedOct 20

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Response DeadlineOct 29

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10/29/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 9 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Performs transport and customs clearance for prime contractors on National Research Council Canada (NRC) research projects. Manages Delivered-at-Place (DAP) shipping and handles all customs duties and documentation for sensitive laboratory machinery. Requires a licensed Customs Broker and heavy equipment rigging capabilities. Delivers the 3D printing system to the NRC facility in Mississauga, ON.

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