Specialized Packaging and FOB Destination Shipping

The contract requires specialized packaging and FOB Destination shipment of precision optics to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center under strict contamination-free conditions to ensure the integrity of sensitive optical components. All packaging must meet rigorous cleanroom standards to prevent particulate or chemical contamination during transit, and the delivery must be executed under FOB Destination terms, meaning the vendor assumes full responsibility for the goods until they reach the designated NASA location. Comprehensive documentation including chain-of-custody records, handling certifications, and shipping manifests must accompany each shipment to maintain full traceability and compliance with NASA’s mission-critical protocols. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 561910, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, with a response deadline of May 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The contracting authority is the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and performance is expected to occur at NASA GSFC. The solicitation is open to eligible small businesses only, and failure to meet contamination controls, delivery timelines, or documentation requirements will result in non-compliance. All parties must adhere to the contractual obligations without exception due to the mission-critical nature of the hardware being transported.