Reference Laboratory Logistics and Sample Management

The contract encompasses the end-to-end logistics of clinical specimens from Veterans Affairs facilities to a reference laboratory, requiring strict adherence to cold chain protocols and chain-of-custody standards throughout transport, receipt, tracking, and storage. All activities must ensure specimen integrity, timely delivery, and regulatory compliance to support accurate diagnostic testing for VA patients. The scope includes real-time tracking systems, secure handling procedures, and documentation of every transfer point to maintain accountability and compliance with federal healthcare and transportation regulations. Issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220 by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10, this opportunity requires proposals to be submitted by July 28, 2026. The work is performance-based and will be executed across multiple VA facilities without specified geographic limitations, demanding a logistics provider with proven experience in healthcare specimen management, temperature-controlled transport, and compliance with federal medical data and chain-of-custody requirements. The contracting office retains full authority to evaluate vendors on operational capability, reliability, and adherence to VA-specific protocols.