Cadaver Logistics and Delivery Services

The contract titled Cadaver Logistics and Delivery Services requires the secure and compliant transportation of preserved cadavers from donor facilities to the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, with strict adherence to temperature control protocols to maintain specimen integrity throughout transit. All logistics must comply with federal, state, and institutional regulations governing the handling and movement of human remains, including documented chain-of-custody procedures and proper labeling. Scheduling must be coordinated to meet the operational needs of the receiving medical facility, ensuring timely delivery without delays that could compromise the usability of the cadavers for training and research purposes. The work is classified under NAICS code 484220 for specialized freight trucking and is structured as a subcontract with a response deadline of May 13, 2026. Performance is centered at Portsmouth, Virginia, with a zip code of 23708, and the contracting authority is the Defense Health Agency under the Department of Defense. All vendors must demonstrate proven experience in medical specimen transport, capacity for temperature-monitored vehicles, and familiarity with biohazard and human remains transportation guidelines. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the opportunity is open to qualified subcontractors who can meet the stringent operational and regulatory demands of the task.