Spare Instrument Logistics and Inventory Management

The contract pertains to the comprehensive management of nine spare CIMEL instruments, encompassing logistics, storage, deployment, and real-time tracking to ensure rotational use and rapid emergency replacements. The work involves coordinating the lifecycle of these instruments across multiple operational sites, maintaining inventory integrity, and ensuring availability when needed for mission-critical applications. All activities must adhere to strict protocols for handling sensitive scientific equipment, with accountability maintained through a robust tracking system that records location, status, and usage history. Managed under the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, this subcontract is classified under NAICS code 488510, indicating specialized freight transport and logistics services related to scientific equipment. The opportunity was posted on April 30, 2026, with a response deadline of May 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. There is no set-aside designation specified, and performance location details are not provided, meaning work may occur across various NASA-affiliated facilities or logistical hubs as needed to support global operations. The contractor will be expected to demonstrate proven expertise in the secure, efficient handling of high-value environmental monitoring instruments.