Sample Logistics and Chain-of-Custody Management

The contract involves managing the secure transportation, tracking, and storage of non-human primate (NHP) plasma samples, ensuring strict adherence to chain-of-custody protocols and maintaining cold chain integrity where necessary. This subcontract, issued by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, emphasizes maintaining sample security and temperature control to preserve sample viability. The scope includes detailed documentation throughout the handling process to ensure traceability and compliance with regulatory requirements. With a focus on logistics under the NAICS code 488999, the contract demands a robust system for sample tracking and secure transport, crucial for maintaining scientific integrity. The solicitation was posted on June 8, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 15, 2026. While specific location details and points of contact are not provided, the contract underscores the importance of reliable management in biomedical research sample logistics to support ongoing health-related research initiatives.