Specialized Transportation and Delivery Logistics

A specialized transportation contract is seeking a qualified small business to securely move a sensitive sputter coater system to the NIST loading dock in Boulder, Colorado, with strict requirements for climate-controlled environments, shock monitoring, and proven handling protocols to ensure the integrity of the equipment. The equipment is highly delicate and requires full environmental control throughout transit, including temperature and humidity regulation, alongside real-time motion and impact tracking to prevent any damage during transit. The contractor must demonstrate experience with high-value scientific instrumentation and possess the necessary expertise, equipment, and insurance to handle such a sensitive payload from origin to final delivery location. The opportunity is structured as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 484220, reserved exclusively for businesses certified under the Small Business Administration guidelines. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, with the solicitation posted on July 31, 2026. Performance is limited to the designated NIST facility in Boulder, and the winning vendor will be expected to coordinate all logistics, including planning, secure packaging, transport, and final placement, while maintaining full accountability and documentation throughout the journey. No specific point of contact is listed, and bidders must rely on the official SAM.gov portal for further details or submissions.