Transportation and Delivery Services for Scientific Equipment

This contract involves transportation, shipping, and logistics management services for the delivery of a vacuum pump from the supplier directly to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) facility located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The delivery is governed by FOB Destination terms, indicating that the supplier is responsible for all costs and risks until the equipment is delivered to NIST’s specified location. The contract emphasizes timely delivery, requiring the vacuum pump to arrive within 12 weeks from the award date. Issued by the Department of Commerce NIST office, the subcontract pertains specifically to transportation services under NAICS code 484121. Although some administrative details such as solicitation number and point of contact are not specified, the contract was posted on June 2, 2026, with a response deadline of June 16, 2026. The place of performance is clearly defined as Gaithersburg, MD, with zip code 20899, ensuring the focus is on servicing this particular delivery route and destination for scientific equipment.