Specialized Packaging, Handling, and Shipping Services

The contract requires the specialized packaging, handling, and transport of a CNC bending machine from the manufacturer to Oak Ridge National Laboratory with industrial-grade crating and lifting hardware tailored to ensure safe and secure transit. Transportation must comply with FOB Destination terms for domestic shipments or DAP/DDP for international shipments, meaning the contractor assumes full responsibility for delivery, customs clearance, duties, taxes, and all risks until the equipment is physically received at the designated location in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with a zip code of 37830. The work encompasses end-to-end logistics, including the design and construction of custom protective crating, integration of specialized lifting and rigging equipment, and coordination of transport methods that meet the precision and safety demands of high-value industrial machinery. The opportunity is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 488410, which classifies it within the support activities for air, rail, water, and other transportation services. It is sponsored by UT-Battelle LLC, the contractor managing operations for the Department of Energy at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the response deadline is July 17, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, and the performance location is fixed at the laboratory site in Oak Ridge, with no alternative delivery points permitted. All logistics, documentation, insurance, and compliance obligations must be fully covered by the contractor, with no liability passed to the recipient, ensuring the CNC bending machine arrives fully operational and undamaged under strict control and accountability.