Cold-Chain Logistics and Delivery Services

The contract mandates the temperature-controlled transport of a CRISPR library using dry ice from the supplier to the NIH/NCATS facility in Rockville, Maryland, with strict requirements to maintain product integrity throughout transit. Delivery must be completed no later than September 15, 2026, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the supplier assumes all risks and responsibilities until the goods are received at the designated destination. The service falls under NAICS code 484220, classifying it as specialized freight transportation requiring precise environmental controls and reliable logistics coordination. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, with responses due by August 24, 2026, indicating a competitive contracting process for subcontractors capable of handling high-value, sensitive biological materials. The contract is issued under the National Institutes of Health, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, within the Department of Health and Human Services, emphasizing the critical nature of the shipment for federal research operations. While specific details on packaging, monitoring equipment, or contingency protocols are not stipulated in the provided data, compliance with cold-chain standards is implied as a non-negotiable requirement to ensure the viability of the CRISPR library upon arrival.