Logistics and FOB Destination Delivery Services

The contract entails the transportation and final delivery of CTD sensors to NOAA Ship Fairweather in Newport, Oregon, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the seller assumes full responsibility for all shipping costs, packaging, insurance, and risk until the goods are received at the designated destination. The service includes complete logistics coordination from origin to delivery, with mandatory proof of delivery required to confirm successful handoff. All packaging must meet established standards to ensure the integrity of the sensitive instrumentation during transit, and insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the entire journey. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under the SBA set-aside category, indicating eligibility restrictions for small business concerns, and it falls under the NAICS code 484220, which corresponds to truck transportation of general freight. The opportunity was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting entity falls under the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) Field Delegates within the U.S. Department of Commerce, though specific office details and point of contact information are not provided. The place of performance is fixed at Newport, Oregon, with no alternate locations permitted. Interested parties must submit proposals through the FedConnect portal using the provided document identifier, and compliance with FOB Destination requirements is non-negotiable, with payment contingent upon verification of receipt and condition of the delivered sensors.