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Bio-Sample Shipping and Handling

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Response Deadline09/08/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health NhlbiView Agency

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, LocalView NAICS

Place of Performance

MD

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Documents

This scope was carved out of 75N98026Q01076.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Q--Metabolomic Analysis of the Effects of Phenylbutyrate (PB) in Patients with Mya

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PostedSep 1

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Response DeadlineSep 8

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Nhlbi

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Supplies specialized shipping and handling services for prime contractors on NIH/NHLBI research projects. Transports sensitive human biological specimens from clinical sites to laboratories using cold chain temperature-controlled containers, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen shippers. Employs temperature monitors and biohazard-compliant packaging. Requires IATA certification and OSHA biohazard standards. Delivers intact biological samples.

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