Cold-Chain Sample Logistics and Shipment

The contract requires the transportation of frozen water samples in batches of 11 from Swift Current Creek, Saskatchewan, to federal laboratories using strict cold-chain protocols to ensure sample integrity throughout transit. The logistics must maintain consistent low temperatures to prevent thawing or degradation, adhering to federally mandated standards for specimen handling and preservation. All shipments are to be executed reliably and on schedule to support ongoing federal scientific research and environmental monitoring programs. This subcontract, issued by the Department of Health under the Government of Canada, is classified under NAICS code 484220 for general freight trucking and has a response deadline of August 4, 2026. The work location spans from Swift Current Creek in Saskatchewan to various federal laboratory sites across the country, though exact destinations are not specified. Participation is open to qualified subcontractors capable of meeting cold-chain requirements, with no set-aside provisions indicated. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, and proposals must be submitted before the deadline to be considered for award.