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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on April 28, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Cold-Chain Logistics and Delivery Services

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The contract requires next-business-day delivery of temperature-sensitive materials to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in San Antonio and Kerrville, Texas, ensuring uninterrupted continuity of care through reliable logistics. All shipments must maintain a strict 2–8°C cold-chain environment from origin to final destination, with no deviations permitted to preserve product integrity, particularly for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies critical to veteran healthcare. In addition to scheduled deliveries, the vendor must provide 24-hour emergency replacement services to address urgent supply needs, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical operations at these VA sites. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220, which classifies it within the specialized freight transportation sector, and is managed by the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The place of performance is designated as San Antonio, Texas, with zip code 78229-4404, indicating the primary operational location, though services extend to the Kerrville facility. Proposals must be submitted by May 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and the posting date of April 28, 2026, reflects the official commencement of the bidding period. This contract emphasizes performance reliability, cold-chain compliance, and rapid response capabilities as non-negotiable requirements for vendor selection.

General Info

Next-day cold chain delivery services with 24-hour emergency replacements for VA facilities in Texas.

Agency

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

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

San Antonio, TX, 78229-4404, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 36C25726Q0381.

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)
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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)
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Provide next-business-day delivery to VA facilities in San Antonio and Kerrville, TX, with 24-hour emergency replacement and continuous 2–8°C cold-chain maintenance.

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