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Sample Collection and Transportation Services

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The contract requires comprehensive logistics support for the compliant collection and timely transport of water and steam samples from the Omaha and Grand Island VA Medical Centers to designated testing laboratories. This includes strict adherence to chain-of-custody protocols and cold chain management to ensure sample integrity throughout the transportation process. The service is critical for maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting operational standards at the VA facilities involved. This subcontract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with the NAICS code 484121 indicating a focus on specialized freight trucking. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with proposals due by August 10, 2026, and performance is centered at the Omaha VA Medical Center, zip code 68105. The contract is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contract Office 23, emphasizing the importance of reliable, secure, and timely sample handling in a healthcare context.

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Service-disabled veteran-owned business to transport water and steam samples under strict chain-of-custody and cold chain protocols.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)View Agency

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484121 - General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, TruckloadView NAICS

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Omaha, MN, 68105

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
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Logistics support for compliant collection and timely transport of water and steam samples from Omaha and Grand Island VA Medical Centers to testing laboratories, including chain-of-custody and cold chain management.

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