Regional Scheduled Courier Transport Services

The contract requires a subcontractor to provide daily, scheduled courier services for transporting temperature-sensitive biological specimens, laboratory supplies, and mail between the Central Laboratory in Baltimore and designated clinics across six geographic regions. The service must ensure uninterrupted chain-of-custody and strict adherence to temperature control standards throughout transit to preserve sample integrity and regulatory compliance. Operations must be reliable, timely, and continuous, with protocols in place to handle unforeseen disruptions while maintaining documented accountability for all shipments. The solicitation is designated as a subcontract under NAICS code 484121 and is issued by the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. Responses are due by August 31, 2026, with the opportunity posted on August 6, 2026. All performance activities are centered on the Baltimore central facility and its six associated regional clinics, requiring a logistics network capable of consistent daily routing, secure handling, and real-time tracking. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the contract emphasizes operational precision over cost-driven selection, prioritizing reliability, compliance, and security in all transport activities.