Specialized TLS Equipment Delivery and Transportation

This contract involves the specialized transportation and final delivery of a TLS unit, covering the movement from the manufacturer or a designated staging point directly to the NIST facility located in Building 220 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The scope includes secure packaging to ensure the equipment's integrity during transit, with the carrier bearing the risk of loss until the unit is formally accepted by NIST. All transportation activities must comply with specified labeling and carrier requirements to meet regulatory and safety standards. The contract is classified as a subcontract and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA regulations (FAR 19.5), encouraging participation from qualified small businesses. The solicitation was posted on June 5, 2026, with responses due by June 12, 2026, and falls under the NAICS code 484220, which pertains to specialized freight trucking. The primary government agency involved is the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), with the point of performance being Gaithersburg, Maryland, specifically the 20899 ZIP code area.