Laboratory Specimen Collection and Transport Services

The contract seeks a subcontractor to provide phlebotomy, specimen collection, packaging, and secure cold chain transport services for biological samples originating from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, with the goal of delivering these samples to reference laboratories. The work requires strict adherence to protocols for handling, labeling, and maintaining the integrity of clinical specimens throughout the transport process, including temperature-controlled logistics to ensure sample viability. Services must be performed reliably across all VA locations served under this agreement, with attention to regulatory compliance, chain-of-custody documentation, and timeliness to support diagnostic and operational needs. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 484220, which classifies it as a specialty freight courier service, and is managed by the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, with a response deadline of May 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM, indicating a brief window for potential vendors to submit proposals. While no specific geographic scope or set-aside provisions are detailed, performance is expected to encompass the full spectrum of specimen logistics from point-of-collection at VA sites to final delivery at designated reference labs, requiring robust infrastructure, trained personnel, and secure transportation systems capable of meeting federal healthcare standards.