Sample Chain-of-Custody and Archiving Services

The contract requires provision of sample chain-of-custody services and secure archival of remaining DNA and RNA extracts to ensure integrity and readiness for potential future analysis directed by the government. All samples must be tracked through every handling stage with rigorous documentation and security protocols to maintain evidentiary standards and compliance. The archiving process must safeguard extracts under controlled environmental conditions to preserve their usability over extended periods, with access restricted to authorized personnel only and subject to government direction for any future use. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 561990, issued by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition Grants. The solicitation was posted on June 23, 2026, with a response deadline of June 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The work is expected to be performed under the agency’s jurisdiction, though specific performance location details are not provided. Only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to respond, and the subcontractor must demonstrate robust capabilities in biological sample management, secure storage, and regulatory compliance to meet the government’s requirements for traceability and long-term preservation.