Secure Delivery and Logistics to NIST Campus

The contract pertains to the secure transportation and final delivery of the SDR system to the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Gaithersburg, Maryland facility under F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the vendor assumes full responsibility for the shipment until it reaches the designated receiving location. Successful performance requires close coordination with NIST’s on-site receiving staff, strict adherence to a predefined delivery schedule, and full compliance with all campus access protocols, including security clearances, vehicle restrictions, and personnel screening procedures. The delivery must be executed with precision to ensure the integrity and safety of the sensitive equipment throughout transit and upon arrival. This subcontract is designated as a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS Code 484220, indicating it is reserved exclusively for small businesses in the truck transportation industry. The opportunity was posted on July 31, 2026, with responses due by August 14, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Commerce through NIST. Performance is required entirely at the Gaithersburg campus with a ZIP code of 20899. Bidders must demonstrate capability in handling high-security logistical operations, maintaining schedule integrity, and navigating federal facility requirements to meet the stringent expectations of the contracting entity.