Specialized Freight Shipping for Heavy Industrial Equipment

A specialized freight shipping contract has been issued for the transportation and delivery of a 5,000-pound oversized hydraulic test stand from the manufacturer or designated staging point to the final government destination under FOB Destination terms, meaning the vendor assumes full responsibility for the equipment until it reaches the delivery location. The shipment requires compliant handling of heavy industrial equipment, with strict adherence to safety, securement, and regulatory standards due to the size and nature of the load. Performance must be completed at the identified location in Edwards, California, with the carrier expected to manage all logistics, including permitting, escort requirements, and route planning for oversized cargo. This subcontract is designated as a Small Business Set Aside under the SBA program, exclusively available to small businesses, and falls under NAICS code 484220 for specialized freight trucking. The solicitation was posted on August 6, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for August 12, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET, and is managed by the NASA Shared Services Center under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Bidders must demonstrate capability in moving heavy, non-standard industrial equipment and be prepared to meet federal transportation compliance obligations without reliance on the government for logistics support beyond the delivery point.