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This Government Contract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on May 6, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

International Logistics and Delivery Coordination

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The contract involves coordinating the international shipment, customs clearance, and final delivery of sensitive scientific equipment from Switzerland to Canada under the purview of the National Research Council of Canada. This subcontract requires precise handling of high-value, fragile instrumentation, with full compliance to international export and import regulations, including proper documentation, secure packaging, and adherence to safety protocols for hazardous or regulated materials. The logistics must ensure end-to-end traceability, timely transit, and secure handoff at the Canadian destination without delay or compromise to equipment integrity. The performance location is specified as Canada, and the work must be completed within the solicitation’s response deadline of May 22, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 488510 indicates specialization in customs brokerage and related freight transportation services, underscoring the need for proven expertise in cross-border scientific logistics. The contractor is expected to manage all phases including origin handling in Switzerland, transit through third countries if necessary, Canadian customs clearance, and final delivery to specified locations within Canada, ensuring seamless coordination between multiple stakeholders and regulatory bodies while maintaining the highest standards of security and accountability for the equipment involved.

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Manage international and domestic logistics for transporting sensitive scientific equipment from Switzerland to Canada.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

488510 - Freight Transportation ArrangementView NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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Coordination of international shipping, customs clearance, and final delivery of sensitive scientific equipment from Switzerland to Canada.

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