Biological Sample Logistics and Transportation

This contract involves the transportation of 58 brain tissue samples, including blocks and slides, between contractor sites and the NIH Bethesda location. The arrangement emphasizes maintaining a strict chain-of-custody and ensuring the integrity of the biological samples throughout the logistics process. It is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, aligning with FAR 19.5 provisions to promote small business participation. The contract falls under the NAICS code 484220, indicating its classification within specialized freight transportation. The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health Office, oversees the contract, with the primary place of performance being Bethesda. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, with a response deadline set for May 20, 2026, signaling a relatively tight timeframe for proposal submissions. This logistical task ensures secure and reliable movement of sensitive biological materials critical to NIH research initiatives.