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Specialized Instrumentation Transportation and Delivery

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The contract pertains to the specialized transportation and delivery of sensitive metrology equipment under FOB Destination terms, requiring secure, climate-controlled logistics to ensure the integrity and functionality of the instruments en route to the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The equipment is highly precise and environmentally sensitive, mandating strict adherence to temperature, humidity, shock, and vibration controls throughout transit, with all handling protocols aligned to maintain calibration standards and prevent field degradation. The opportunity is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220, which classifies it within the truck transportation sector, and is managed by the Department of Commerce through NIST. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time. All deliveries must terminate at the designated place of performance in Gaithersburg, with the contractor assuming full responsibility for the condition of the equipment upon arrival and compliance with all federal handling, tracking, and documentation requirements for federal scientific assets.

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Specialized transport of sensitive metrology equipment to NIST Gaithersburg under FOB Destination with strict environmental controls.

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

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484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, LocalView NAICS

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Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

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FOB Destination shipping of sensitive metrology equipment requiring secure, climate-controlled transport to NIST in Gaithersburg, MD.

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