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Cold-Chain Medical Courier (Blood Products)

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Response Deadline11/05/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Cold-Chain Medical Courier services supports prime contractors on Department of Veterans Affairs projects through the physical transportation of human blood and blood products. Operating 24/7/365, the provider must execute a tiered delivery system consisting of STAT deliveries within 60 minutes, ASAP deliveries within 2 hours, and Routine deliveries within 24 hours. To ensure product integrity, the contractor is required to use insulated transport containers and temperature monitoring devices for all temperature-controlled shipments. Compliance and safety are central to the contract, requiring strict adherence to DOT regulations and specialized training in the handling of biohazardous materials. The opportunity is listed under NAICS code 492110 and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 17. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 5, 2026.

General Info

Cold-chain medical courier services for VA blood transport, due November 5, 2026.

Agency

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

NAICS

492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services

Place of Performance

TX

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 36C25727Q0049.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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6505--Human Blood and Blood Products

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Timeline

PostedOct 15

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Response DeadlineNov 5

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11/05/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 20 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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Full Description

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Performs physical transportation of human blood and blood products for prime contractors on Department of Veterans Affairs projects. Executes tiered delivery schedules including STAT (60 min), ASAP (2 hour), and Routine (24 hour) 24/7/365. Utilizes insulated transport containers and temperature monitoring devices. Requires DOT compliance and biohazardous material handling training. Delivers temperature-controlled blood products.

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