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Biological Sample Transportation and Courier Services

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Response Deadline11/12/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Biological Sample Transportation and Courier Services supports prime contractors on NIH/NIEHS projects through the secure transport of biological specimens. The service provider is responsible for conducting routine sample pickups from 111 T.W. Alexander Drive in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, on Government business days and delivering them from the NIEHS campus to the designated processing laboratory. To ensure sample stability, the contractor must possess the capability to handle biological specimens and utilize temperature-controlled transport containers. This opportunity is managed by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, with performance based in Durham, North Carolina. Responses are due by November 12, 2026.

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Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Olao

NAICS

492210 - Local Messengers and Local Delivery

Place of Performance

Durham, NC, 27709, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of PCA-NIEHS-00080.

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

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DNA Sequencing Service

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Timeline

PostedNov 2

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Response DeadlineNov 12

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/12/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTCin 10 days

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

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Olao

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Performs secure transport of biological samples for prime contractors on NIH/NIEHS projects. Conducts routine sample pickups from 111 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC on Government business days. Utilizes temperature-controlled transport containers to maintain sample stability. Requires capability to handle biological specimens. Delivers samples from NIEHS campus to the processing laboratory.

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