Specialized Packaging & Shipping for Sensitive Optics

The contract entails the specialized design and execution of packaging solutions that ensure contamination-free and shock-protected conditions for sensitive optical components, specifically finished mirrors. The scope includes secure transport arrangements under FOB Destination Prepaid terms for domestic shipments or CIP terms for international deliveries. The work will be performed primarily in Menlo Park, with a focus on safeguarding the integrity of the optics during handling and transit. Issued by the Department of Energy through the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory contractor, this subcontract falls under the NAICS code 484220, which covers specialized freight trucking services. The contract was posted on May 27, 2026, with a response deadline of July 1, 2026. The goal is to select a qualified contractor capable of delivering packaging and transportation solutions that meet stringent contamination and shock protection standards critical for the highly sensitive optical components involved.