Medical Specimen Logistics – Courier Pickup and Transport

The contract requires the secure, daily transport of blood specimens from various VA medical facilities to a central testing laboratory under strict temperature-controlled conditions to maintain specimen integrity. The service must adhere to the specific stability timelines for T-SPOT.TB specimens, ensuring accurate test results by preventing degradation during transit. Chain-of-custody protocols must be rigorously followed throughout the entire journey, documenting every transfer and handling step to guarantee accountability and compliance with federal healthcare regulations. The operation demands reliable, punctual logistics with proven experience in handling sensitive biological materials in a healthcare setting. This is a subcontract under the Department of Veterans Affairs, managed by the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16, with performance expected across VA facilities serving the designated region. The NAICS code 484220 indicates a focus on specialized freight trucking, specifically for medical or hazardous materials, underscoring the need for certified transport procedures and equipment. Interested vendors must submit proposals by the deadline of July 27, 2026, to respond to this solicitation, which was posted on July 10, 2026. Success in this contract hinges on operational consistency, real-time tracking capabilities, and the ability to meet the high-security and time-sensitive demands of diagnostic specimen logistics in a federal healthcare environment.