Specialized Shipping and FOB Destination Logistics

The contract involves the specialized transportation and delivery of piping hubs to NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the seller bears all costs and risks until the goods are received at the specified location. Proper packaging, labeling, and customs documentation are mandatory to ensure safe transit and compliance with international and federal shipping regulations. The requirement is structured as a small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, specifically targeting total small business participation as defined by FAR 19.5, ensuring eligibility and participation from qualified small enterprises. The NAICS code 484220 identifies the work as freight trucking, indicating the primary logistics service needed is ground transportation. The solicitation was posted on June 26, 2026, with a strict response deadline of July 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM, and the contract is managed under the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.