Specialized Packaging, Crating, and Shipping Services

The contract requires specialized packaging, crating, and intermodal transportation services to safely deliver a large prefabricated metal structure from the manufacturer to Honolulu, HI, ensuring full compliance with federal shipping and handling standards. The project demands secure, custom crating designed to protect the structure during transit, coordination across multiple transport modes including land and sea, and adherence to rigorous logistical timelines and safety protocols to mitigate damage or delays. All work must meet regulatory requirements for oversized cargo and international shipping, with particular attention to structural integrity, moisture protection, and secure fastening throughout the journey. This is a subcontract under the SBA set-aside program, classified under NAICS code 484220 for truck transportation and related services, with the Department of Commerce through its NMFS Field Delegates as the overseeing agency. The solicitation was posted on June 25, 2026, and responses are due no later than June 30, 2026, with performance likely to commence shortly after award. All bidders must demonstrate proven experience in handling heavy, complex industrial components and a clear capability to execute seamless end-to-end logistics through controlled environments and across diverse geographic and regulatory landscapes to reach the final destination in Hawaii.