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Clinical Specimen Transport (VISN 17)

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Response Deadline10/30/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Clinical Specimen Transport supports Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 17 projects by providing secure, temperature-controlled transportation of biological patient specimens. The service involves picking up specimens from VA facilities across Texas and delivering them intact to designated laboratories using medical-grade coolers and biohazard containers. To ensure safety and legal compliance, the provider must adhere to HIPAA regulations, OSHA biohazard standards, and DOT hazardous materials certifications. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 484220 and is managed through the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 17.

General Info

Secure, temperature-controlled transport of VA biological specimens in Texas following HIPAA and OSHA.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

Place of Performance

TX

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 36C25727Q0058.

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

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PostedOct 22

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Response DeadlineOct 30

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10/30/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

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Supplies secure, temperature-controlled transportation of patient specimens for prime contractors on Department of Veterans Affairs (VISN 17) projects. Performs pickup of biological specimens from VA facilities in Texas and delivers them to the laboratory. Utilizes medical-grade coolers and biohazard containers. Requires HIPAA compliance, OSHA biohazard standards, and DOT hazardous materials certifications. Delivers intact specimens.

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