Specialized Shipping and Logistics for Sensitive Optical Components

The contract requires specialized packaging, labeling, and FOB Destination delivery of reticles to the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado, with strict adherence to cleanroom-compatible transport protocols to ensure the integrity of sensitive optical components throughout transit. All handling procedures must prevent contamination, mechanical damage, or environmental exposure, reflecting the high precision and vulnerability of the reticles being transported. The service must be executed with meticulous attention to detail, from secure enclosure to final delivery at the designated location, ensuring compliance with federal standards for handling delicate scientific equipment. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220, with a posted date of August 4, 2026, and a response deadline of August 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The place of performance is fixed at Boulder, Colorado, with a zip code of 80305, and the contracting entity is the Department of Commerce through its NIST division. While no solicitation number or point of contact is provided, interested parties must submit proposals by the deadline to be considered for this highly specific logistics engagement focused solely on the safe movement of optics-sensitive hardware under controlled conditions.