Specialized Secure Equipment Delivery and Logistics

A specialized secure delivery and logistics subcontract is seeking qualified small businesses to transport and install sensitive optical switching equipment from the manufacturer or designated staging location to NIST’s Building 301 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, followed by final installation at Building 220. The contract requires strict compliance with secure packaging standards and full chain-of-custody documentation throughout every phase of transit and handling to ensure the integrity and security of the delicate optical equipment. All activities must adhere to federal security protocols given the precision and critical nature of the hardware involved. The solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 484220, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA. Responses are due by July 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with performance centered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where both delivery and installation will occur. The Department of Commerce, through NIST, is the contracting agency, and successful bidders must demonstrate proven experience in handling high-value, sensitive scientific equipment with documented security procedures and logistics capabilities meeting federal standards.