Biospecimen Repository Management

The contract entails the long-term management and storage of biological samples amassed over three decades, requiring rigorous inventory tracking, maintenance of a secure cold chain, and controlled access protocols to ensure sample integrity and accountability. The scope demands adherence to the highest ethical standards for sample use, including proper documentation, consent verification, and compliance with federal regulations governing human biospecimens. Performance is centered in Bethesda, Maryland, with the National Institutes of Health, specifically the NHLBI under the Department of Health and Human Services, as the contracting entity. The opportunity is designated as a subcontract under NAICS code 541620, with responses due by July 16, 2026. The work supports critical biomedical research by safeguarding a vast, irreplaceable collection of specimens, ensuring they remain viable, traceable, and accessible to authorized researchers under strictly defined governance frameworks.