eDNA Sample Logistics & Chain-of-Custody Management

This contract entails the receipt, logging, and comprehensive management of physical eDNA samples received from USGS partners, requiring strict adherence to proper storage protocols, accurate labeling procedures, and full chain-of-custody documentation throughout the entire process. The work involves ensuring that all samples are handled with precision to maintain sample integrity, traceability, and regulatory compliance, with detailed records kept for audit and verification purposes. All activities must align with industry best practices for environmental sample handling and logistics. The contract is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the SBA are eligible to bid. It is governed by the NAICS code 493190, which pertains to other warehousing and storage services, indicating the logistical and storage nature of the work. The solicitation was posted on June 26, 2026, with a response deadline of July 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The contracting agency is the Office of Acquisition and Grants – National, under the Department of the Interior, though no specific location or point of contact is provided, suggesting the operations may be decentralized or coordinated remotely.