Oversized Equipment Logistics and Freight Services

The contract involves the secure and compliant transportation of a hydraulic test stand from the manufacturer to NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, under FOB destination terms, meaning the seller assumes all risk and responsibility until the equipment is delivered and accepted at the final destination. The shipment consists of oversized and heavy industrial equipment requiring specialized logistics planning, including permitting, route surveys, escort vehicles, and load securement protocols to ensure safe transit under federal and state regulations. The service provider must demonstrate experience in handling complex, high-value scientific equipment and adhere to all NASA and government standards for equipment handling and delivery. This is a total small business set-aside solicitation under NAICS code 484220 for specialized freight services, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The opportunity was posted on July 2, 2026, with proposals due by 9:00 p.m. on July 8, 2026. The contract is structured as a subcontract and falls under the purview of the NASA Shared Services Center, with performance exclusively located at the Edwards, California site. All activities must comply with applicable federal transportation laws, environmental regulations, and NASA-specific requirements for equipment receipt and documentation, including verification of condition upon delivery and chain-of-custody tracking throughout transit.