Transportation, Packaging, and Delivery Services

The contract requires the secure packaging, transportation, tracking, and final delivery of sensitive test equipment to the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado, under DDP terms with F.O.B. Destination delivery conditions, meaning the offeror assumes full responsibility and risk of loss until the equipment is officially accepted by NIST. This includes ensuring all packaging meets stringent security and stability standards to protect sensitive instrumentation during transit, maintaining real-time tracking throughout the journey, and coordinating delivery to meet the exacting requirements of a federal research facility. The scope demands end-to-end accountability with no transfer of liability until acceptance is confirmed. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 484121 for general freight trucking and was posted on April 27, 2026, with responses due by May 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The contracting activity is under the Department of Commerce, specifically NIST, and performance is localized to Boulder with a zip code of 80305. Although no specific set-aside or point of contact is provided, bidders must be prepared to demonstrate robust logistics infrastructure, compliance with federal shipping regulations for sensitive equipment, and a clear chain of custody protocol to mitigate risks during transit and upon final delivery.