Specialized Packaging and Freight Delivery

The contract entails the specialized packaging and white-glove freight delivery of sensitive respirometry equipment to a NOAA laboratory located in Highlands, New Jersey, with a zip code of 07732. This subcontract requires meticulous handling and transport protocols to ensure the integrity of delicate scientific instruments, which are vulnerable to environmental and physical stress during transit. The work must adhere to strict standards for shock absorption, climate control, and secure crating to prevent damage, with delivery timed to meet operational needs at the facility. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, and responses are due by August 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The NAICS code 484220 identifies this as a freight transportation arrangement, specifically for specialized freight services. The contract is managed under the Department of Commerce, with NOAA as the overseeing agency, though no point of contact or set-aside details are provided. Performance is exclusively localized to the Highlands, New Jersey address, necessitating logistics coordination with precision and reliability to support NOAA’s scientific missions.