Specialized Packaging and Shipping Services

The contract requires the provision of specialized packaging solutions designed to be secure and shock-resistant for the transportation of sensitive materials to Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois. The supplier is responsible for ensuring all packaging meets rigorous standards to protect against physical damage during transit, with an emphasis on durability and environmental resilience. Shipping is to be coordinated under EXW (Ex Works) terms, meaning the supplier must prepare the goods for pickup at their facility and handle all logistics arrangements up to the point of handover to the carrier, while Fermilab assumes responsibility for onward transportation, customs, and import duties. The work is classified under NAICS code 488410, indicating it falls within support activities for air transportation, though it may involve multiple modes of transport to reach the final destination. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract and was posted on April 28, 2026, with responses due by May 13, 2026, at 4:59 AM Eastern Time. The contracting entity is Fermilab, operating as a Department of Energy contractor, and the place of performance is clearly identified with the ZIP code 60510, corresponding to the Fermilab campus. Although specific point of contact details are not provided, potential bidders are expected to engage through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the posting. All proposals must demonstrate capability in handling high-value or delicate equipment with packaging solutions that exceed standard industry norms, and full compliance with EXW obligations is mandatory to meet contractual requirements.