Shipping and Delivery (FOB Destination)

The contract outlines the packaging and shipping requirements for a completed laser system destined for the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the seller assumes all responsibility and risk until the goods are delivered to the specified location. The delivery must be made to the official NIST facility with the zip code 20899, and the carrier is expected to ensure secure, compliant handling throughout transit. The contract falls under the NAICS code 484220, classifying it as a freight transportation arrangement, and is structured as a subcontract within the U.S. Department of Commerce’s procurement framework. The solicitation was posted on July 8, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on July 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, and the contracting entity is the Department of Commerce NIST, though no point of contact or additional set-aside details are provided.