Shipping, Handling, and Logistics

The contract involves the secure packaging, transportation, and delivery of a liquid scintillation counter along with its associated accessories to Austin, Texas. It is structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 484220, which corresponds to truck transportation for general freight, indicating that the primary logistics responsibility will be handled by a qualified carrier with expertise in sensitive scientific equipment. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 4, 2026, at 4:30 PM, leaving a limited window for interested parties to submit proposals. The contracting authority is the Texas office of the Department of State Health Services, which requires all logistics activities to meet strict standards for handling fragile and potentially hazardous materials, ensuring that the equipment arrives in pristine operational condition. Delivery must be completed at a designated location in Austin, though exact address details are not specified in the provided data, and all packaging and transit procedures must comply with industry best practices for scientific instrumentation.