Shipping and Handling Services

The contract outlines the secure, climate-controlled shipping and final-mile delivery of the Cytek Aurora Evo system and its accessories to the National Institutes of Health NIAID facility in Bethesda, Maryland, with delivery terms specified as FOB Destination, ensuring the vendor retains responsibility until the equipment is received at the destination. The service requires strict environmental controls throughout transit to protect sensitive laboratory equipment, along with comprehensive handling protocols to prevent damage or performance compromise during transport and unloading. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 484220, exclusively available to small businesses in accordance with SBA regulations, and was posted on July 2, 2026, with responses due by July 13, 2026. The contract is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services through its NIAID division, with the place of performance firmly established at the Bethesda facility with ZIP code 20892. All logistics must comply with federal shipping standards and ensure end-to-end traceability, security, and documentation for the high-value, precision instrument and associated components.