Refrigerated Core Sample Storage and Handling

The contract outlines the provision of refrigerated storage and handling services for up to one 4-foot by 4-foot wire basket containing sediment cores gathered during offshore operations. Requirements include secure onboard management of the cores, proper labeling for traceability, and preservation under controlled refrigerated conditions to maintain sample integrity until formal handoff to the receiving party. All activities must adhere to strict protocols to ensure the scientific validity of the cores, with the contractor responsible for maintaining environmental controls and documentation throughout the duration of storage. This subcontract is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, exclusively available to businesses certified as small under NAICS code 493190, which pertains to other support activities for water transportation. The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of May 12, 2026, at 10:00 PM. The contracting authority is the Office of Acquisition Grants within the Department of the Interior, though specific location details for performance or point of contact are not provided in the available data. Interested parties must submit proposals through the official SAM.gov portal before the deadline to be considered.