Sample Handling and Storage Services

The contract requires the receipt, logging, inspection, and secure storage of plasma and whole blood samples at -80°C with full chain-of-custody tracking and reporting to ensure sample integrity and regulatory compliance. All handling procedures must maintain rigorous documentation throughout the process, from initial receipt through long-term storage, with accurate and timely reporting to support sample traceability and quality assurance. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside according to SBA guidelines, with the NAICS code 541380 indicating specialized scientific and technical services. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Rpo East (36C24E), has a response deadline of July 31, 2026, and is open for proposals submitted by small business concerns certified under the SBA program. The place of performance and exact office address are not specified, indicating the work may be performed at a location designated by the contracting entity, with no location restrictions imposed in the posting. The requirement emphasizes precise sample management protocols and adherence to quality standards critical for biomedical and research applications under federal oversight.