Shipping, Handling, and Delivery Service

The contract entails the complete shipping, handling, and FOB Destination delivery of all equipment to the NIH/NCATS facility in Rockville, Maryland, with full responsibility resting with the contractor for logistics from origin to final delivery at the specified location. The service is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220, which pertains to truck transportation services, and is issued by the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. All deliveries must comply with FOB Destination terms, meaning risk and ownership transfer only upon arrival at the NIH/NCATS site, requiring careful planning, secure handling, and timely execution to meet operational needs. The solicitation was posted on June 23, 2026, with a response deadline of July 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. No set-aside provisions or organizational type restrictions are specified, indicating open competition among qualified subcontractors. While the official points of contact, office address, and place of performance details are not provided in the contract data, performance is strictly tied to Rockville, MD, and bidders must ensure full compliance with federal shipping, safety, and delivery standards. The contract’s success hinges on reliability, traceability, and adherence to federal procurement protocols without deviation from the FOB Destination requirement.