Cold Chain and Temperature-Controlled Pharmaceutical Logistics

The contract pertains to the secure and temperature-controlled transportation of sterile intravenous narcotics from the manufacturer to the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, with strict adherence to a continuous cold chain to preserve product integrity. All shipments require real-time temperature monitoring, documented proof of compliance throughout transit, and full chain-of-custody records to ensure accountability, security, and regulatory compliance for controlled substances. The service must maintain optimal temperature ranges at all times and include immediate response protocols for any deviation to safeguard the sterility and efficacy of the pharmaceuticals. This subcontract, classified under NAICS code 484220 for specialized freight trucking, is issued by the Department of Health and Human Services through the National Institutes of Health Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare. The solicitation was posted on May 1, 2026, with a deadline for responses on May 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM. All logistics operations must be conducted with high security, precision timing, and regulatory alignment to meet the stringent requirements of federal healthcare facilities handling controlled substances. Performance is strictly limited to the specified destination at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, and failure to meet monitoring or documentation standards may result in contract termination or penalties.