Intercommunity Sample Transport & Final Shipment Logistics

The contract involves the specialized transportation of frozen beluga whale samples from remote Nunavik communities to Kuujjuaq, and subsequently to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans facility in Mont-Joli, ensuring strict compliance with cold-chain logistics standards throughout the entire journey. This requires refrigerated transport capable of maintaining consistent sub-zero temperatures to preserve sample integrity, with operations tailored to the unique logistical challenges of accessing isolated Indigenous communities in the Arctic region, including limited infrastructure and harsh environmental conditions. The service must be reliable, timely, and fully documented to meet scientific and regulatory requirements for biological specimen handling. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220, indicating it pertains to truck transportation of refrigerated goods, and is issued by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans under the Government of Canada. It is open for responses until July 22, 2026, with solicitation details publicly available through the Canada Buys portal. Performance will occur across Indigenous lands in Nunavik and the final destination in Mont-Joli, requiring the contractor to navigate complex geographical and cultural contexts while adhering to all federal standards for sample handling and transport. The contractor must demonstrate expertise in Arctic logistics, cold-chain management, and experience working with remote Indigenous communities.