Shipping and Delivery Services for Scientific Equipment

The contract entails the transportation and delivery of four Sontek CastAway-CTD sensors from the supplier to the NOAA facility located in Chesapeake, Virginia, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the supplier retains full responsibility for the safe transit of the equipment until it is physically delivered and accepted at the destination. Title to the sensors transfers only upon successful delivery, requiring the contractor to ensure the equipment arrives undamaged and in full working condition, with all necessary handling and packaging compliance to protect the sensitive scientific instruments. The delivery must be completed within the specified timeframe, and any delay or damage during transit will remain the contractor’s liability. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 484220, which classifies it as a freight transportation arrangement, and it is exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2026, with proposals due by August 3, 2026, and the performance location is clearly identified as the NOAA facility in Chesapeake with ZIP code 23320. The contract is issued under the Department of Commerce, NOAA, and while no point of contact is listed, interested parties must respond through the SAM.gov portal using the provided UI link to be considered for award.