International Logistics and Duty-Free Entry Services

The contract pertains to the management of international shipping, customs clearance, and duty-free entry for test equipment under U.S. federal regulations, with specific emphasis on compliance with NASA’s requirements. It requires full coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to ensure seamless importation of scientific and technical equipment, including accurate preparation and submission of Customs Forms 7501 and 7501-A. The service provider must possess expertise in navigating international logistics frameworks and federal import protocols to secure duty-free treatment for equipment destined for NASA’s research and development activities. As a subcontract under the NASA Shared Services Center, this opportunity is governed by the NAICS code 488510, which classifies it under support activities for air transportation, indicating the logistics-heavy nature of the work. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with a formal response deadline of July 28, 2026. While no specific place of performance or point of contact is listed, the activities are centered on facilitating the lawful and efficient movement of federally funded test equipment into the United States with minimized delays and full regulatory adherence. The contract does not specify a set-aside designation, leaving eligibility open to all qualified subcontractors capable of meeting the technical and compliance demands.