Shipping, Handling, and Logistics Management

The contract requires comprehensive management of secure packaging, shipping, tracking, and chain-of-custody for equipment moving to and from the DIR Calico Lab in Alameda. All logistics operations must ensure the integrity, security, and traceability of sensitive materials throughout transit, adhering to strict protocols for handling and documentation to maintain accountability from origin to destination and return. The scope encompasses end-to-end logistics coordination, including proper containment, real-time tracking, and verified handoffs to prevent loss, damage, or unauthorized access. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 561320, issued by the California Department of Industrial Relations, with a response deadline of August 15, 2026. Performance is required specifically at the Alameda location, and all activities must meet the stringent security and compliance standards expected by the agency. While no set-aside type is specified, bidders must be prepared to demonstrate capability in secure logistics, proven experience with sensitive equipment transport, and systems capable of providing auditable chain-of-custody records. The contract emphasizes precision, reliability, and security in every phase of shipment handling.