Shipping and Delivery of Sensitive Medical Equipment

The contract requires the secure shipping and delivery of an ultrasound system and accompanying transducers to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the seller assumes full responsibility for the equipment until it is safely delivered and accepted at the specified location. This includes ensuring proper handling, secure transport, and providing documented proof of delivery to confirm the condition and completeness of the medical equipment upon arrival. The equipment is sensitive and requires adherence to strict protocols to prevent damage, loss, or compromise during transit. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract with a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, limiting eligibility to qualified small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration under NAICS code 484220, which covers truck transportation of specialized goods. The opportunity was posted on June 25, 2026, with responses due by 6:00 PM Eastern Time on July 10, 2026. The performance location is clearly defined as the USUHS campus in Bethesda with a ZIP code of 20814, and the contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense. All logistics must comply with federal shipping and medical equipment handling standards to meet the requirements of a military medical institution.