Shipping and Handling Services for Sensitive Detection Equipment

The contract requires secure transportation and handling of a high-value, sensitive Raman spectrometer from the vendor to a federal facility located in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, with strict adherence to chain-of-custody protocols and the use of tamper-evident packaging to ensure the integrity and security of the equipment throughout transit. All activities must comply with federal standards for sensitive item transport, including real-time tracking, documentation, and accountability at every transfer point, with the contractor responsible for maintaining an unbroken record of possession and condition from origin to final destination. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 484220, exclusively available to businesses certified as small by the SBA, and is managed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Investigations and Operations Support Dallas office. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The place of performance is specifically designated as Fort Snelling, MN, and successful bidders must demonstrate proven capability in handling sensitive scientific equipment under high-security conditions, including experience with federal compliance, logistics security, and documented procedures for preventing loss, damage, or unauthorized access during transport.