Sample Collection, Transport, and Logistics Coordination

The contract requires the collection, handling, and transportation of biological specimens from Department of Veterans Affairs facilities to designated testing laboratories, with strict adherence to cold chain protocols and chain-of-custody procedures to ensure specimen integrity and regulatory compliance. All activities must be executed with precision to maintain sample viability and documentation accuracy throughout the logistics process, from point of origin to final delivery at the lab. The work is scoped as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220, which pertains to specialized freight trucking services, and performance is expected at a location with zip code 37212, corresponding to a major VA medical center in Nashville, Tennessee. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET, and is managed by the 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 under the Department of Veterans Affairs. While the specific contracting office address and point of contact details are not provided, the place of performance indicates a critical operational hub within the VA healthcare system. All vendors must demonstrate proven capability in biomedical logistics, including temperature-controlled transport, secure documentation tracking, and compliance with federal and clinical standards for handling human biological materials. Failure to meet these requirements could result in compromised testing results, regulatory noncompliance, and contract termination.