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Specialized Scientific Equipment Freight/Shipping

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Response Deadline09/29/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration involves the specialized freight and shipping of sensitive optical laser hardware for prime contractors at the Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The selected provider is responsible for the secure packaging and transport of high-value, fragile equipment using shock-absorbent or climate-controlled containers to ensure hardware integrity. The scope of work includes coordinating deliveries to meet strict federal installation access requirements and deadlines, concluding with the confirmed receipt of hardware at the facility. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 484220 and was posted on September 24, 2026, with a response deadline of September 29, 2026.

General Info

NASA subcontract for secure shipping of sensitive optical laser hardware to Langley Research Center.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

Place of Performance

Hampton, VA, 23681, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 80NSSC26943200Q.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Cavilux HF Lasers for Schlieren-Based Imaging

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PostedSep 24

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Response DeadlineSep 29

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration

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Performs secure transport and delivery of sensitive optical laser hardware for prime contractors on NASA Langley Research Center (LARC) projects. Packages and transports high-value, fragile laser equipment using climate-controlled or shock-absorbent containers. Coordinates delivery to meet federal installation access requirements and deadlines. Delivers confirmed receipt of hardware at NASA LARC.

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