Specialized Freight and Delivery to NIST Facility

Six load cells must be transported and delivered from the supplier to the NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the supplier retains responsibility for the shipment until it arrives at the destination. The load cells must remain in their original packaging throughout transit to ensure protection against damage, and strict handling standards for sensitive scientific equipment must be followed to preserve accuracy and integrity. Delivery must be completed within nine weeks from the contract award date, with no tolerance for delays, as timely receipt is critical for NIST’s operational timelines. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 484220 for specialized freight trucking and is issued by the Department of Commerce through its NIST division, with responses due by July 21, 2026. The contract is structured as a subcontract, with no set-aside provisions applicable, and performance is exclusively tied to the Gaithersburg location with ZIP code 20899.