Specialized Scientific Equipment Logistics and Delivery

The contract requires specialized logistics for the secure, climate-controlled transportation and final-mile delivery of the Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus system from the manufacturer to the NIH National Cancer Institute facility, ensuring the equipment remains undamaged and fully functional throughout transit. The service must adhere to strict environmental controls and comply with federal access protocols, including secure handling, documentation, and coordination with authorized personnel at the destination site to meet stringent institutional and federal requirements for scientific instrumentation. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220 for specialized freight transportation, posted on May 13, 2026, with proposals due by May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The contracting entity is the IBC Acq Svcs Directorate under the Department of the Interior, though the point of contact and exact delivery location are not specified. Performance is expected to involve end-to-end coordination between manufacturer, transporter, and federal recipient, with emphasis on reliability, traceability, and compliance with federal security and scientific equipment handling standards.