Transportation and Delivery Services for OFDR System

The contract entails the transportation, packaging, and final delivery of an OFDR system to the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with delivery terms specified as FOB destination, meaning the supplier assumes all responsibility and risk until the equipment arrives at the designated location. Special attention must be paid to the handling of this sensitive scientific equipment, requiring specialized packaging and logistical protocols to ensure integrity, safety, and compliance with scientific standards throughout the shipping process. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, indicating that only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to bid, and the NAICS code 484220 confirms the focus on truck transportation of freight and commodities, excluding specialized services like freight forwarding or courier services. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with responses due by May 20, 2026, and the performance location is clearly identified as Gaithersburg, MD, with a zip code of 20899. The contracting agency is the Department of Commerce, specifically NIST, underscoring the federal scientific and research context of the delivery.