Cold Chain Specimen Transport (Phoenix, AZ to Baltimore, MD)

This contract involves the temperature-controlled and compliant transportation of human brain and blood specimens from Phoenix, Arizona, to the National Institutes of Health facility in Baltimore, Maryland. The transport process must strictly adhere to cold chain protocols to ensure specimen integrity and maintain the required temperature throughout the shipment. Additionally, chain-of-custody requirements are essential, guaranteeing secure handling and documentation of the specimens from origin to destination. Issued by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, this subcontract falls under NAICS code 484220, which pertains to specialized freight trucking. The solicitation was posted on June 4, 2026, with a response deadline on June 14, 2026. The place of performance is identified as Baltimore, Maryland, with a specific ZIP code 21224, where the specimens will be delivered and processed. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with handling protocols given the sensitive nature of the biological materials involved.