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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on August 31, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Medical Sample Courier Services

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NAICS: 492110
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261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

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This subcontract for Medical Sample Courier Services involves the secure transport of water samples for prime contractors working on VA Health Care System projects in St. Cloud, MN. The selected provider is responsible for performing 16 scheduled courier trips annually, picking up samples directly from the designated VA Point of Contact and delivering them to the testing laboratory. To ensure compliance and quality control, the contractor must maintain strict sample integrity during transit, adhere to all chain-of-custody requirements, and provide a rapid response to local retest pickups within a three-hour window. Managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contract Office 23, this opportunity falls under NAICS code 492110. The solicitation process is scheduled with a posting date of August 31, 2026, and a response deadline of September 14, 2026. The performance of all services is localized to the St. Cloud area, specifically supporting the infrastructure and safety protocols required for VA healthcare facility projects.

General Info

Subcontract for 16 annual medical water sample courier trips in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

NAICS

492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services

Place of Performance

St Cloud, MN, 56303

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 36C26326Q0973.

The full solicitation package (8 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Q301--Water Quality Laboratory Testing Services

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
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Performs secure transport of water samples for prime contractors on VA Health Care System projects in St. Cloud, MN. Picks up samples from the VA Point of Contact and provides 16 scheduled courier trips per year. Maintains sample integrity during transit and responds to local retest pickups within 3 hours. Adheres to sample chain-of-custody requirements. Delivers samples to the testing laboratory.

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