Precipitation Sample Packaging and Shipping Supplies

The contract involves the supply of sterile containers, preservatives, insulated shipping materials, and labels necessary for the weekly transport of precipitation samples, with strict requirements to maintain sample integrity throughout transit. These materials are critical for ensuring accurate environmental data collection and must meet specific technical and quality standards to prevent contamination or degradation during shipping. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 424690 and is structured as a subcontract, indicating it supports a larger government-level initiative managed by the Department of the Interior through the Office of Acquisition and Grants. All materials must be delivered in compliance with operational timelines to support consistent weekly sample collection and analysis. The solicitation was posted on April 27, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. No specific set-aside provisions or geographic restrictions are indicated, and the place of performance is not detailed beyond the overarching federal agency involvement. The requirement is focused solely on the provision of packaging and shipping supplies, with no mention of logistics, delivery fulfillment, or installation services. Vendors must ensure all components are compatible with existing protocols and capable of preserving sample quality under varying environmental conditions during transport.