Contingency and Emergency Response Planning Consultant

The contract requires the development and maintenance of a comprehensive contingency plan to guarantee continuous lab specimen transport during emergencies including severe weather, vehicle breakdowns, or unexpected staffing shortages. The successful bidder must design resilient, scalable protocols that ensure specimen integrity and timely delivery under adverse conditions, integrating multiple backup systems such as alternative transportation routes, emergency logistics partners, and surge staffing procedures. The plan must be regularly tested, updated, and documented to remain responsive to evolving operational risks and regulatory requirements. This is a subcontract set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 541611, indicating the work involves management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The performance location is in Seattle with a 98108 ZIP code and the opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses due by August 5, 2026. The contracting office is the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 under the Department of Veterans Affairs, emphasizing the critical nature of specimen transport for VA healthcare operations. The contractor must be prepared to execute the plan quickly and reliably, demonstrating expertise in emergency logistics and operational continuity within a high-stakes healthcare environment.