Cold Chain Sample Shipping and Logistics

The contract requires the timely and secure overnight shipping of environmental DNA samples using blue ice to maintain sample integrity during transit from various collection sites to a designated laboratory. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 484220, which pertains to specialty freight trucking, indicating the need for specialized cold chain logistics capable of sustaining consistent low temperatures throughout the transportation process. All shipments must be arranged to ensure samples arrive at the lab in optimal condition, with no degradation or contamination, demanding strict adherence to handling protocols and verified temperature control mechanisms. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, at 9:00 PM, indicating a highly time-sensitive procurement process. The contracting agency is the Office of Acquisition and Grants under the Department of the Interior, though specific address and point of contact details are not provided. Performance location data is also unspecified, but the scope clearly involves multiple collection sites across an undefined geographic region. Bidders must demonstrate experience in reliable, temperature-sensitive biological sample transport and be prepared to meet urgent, non-negotiable delivery windows to support ongoing research or monitoring initiatives.