Sample Logistics and Inbound Coordination

The contract involves the receipt, logging, and management of 933 inbound soil samples from the USDA Agricultural Research Service, requiring precise handling and documentation throughout the inbound logistics process. Coordination with GTM is essential to ensure accurate delivery confirmation and real-time tracking of each sample, maintaining chain-of-custody integrity from transit to final receipt. The work is to be performed in Pullman, Washington, with a ZIP code of 99163, and must adhere to all standard logistics protocols appropriate for scientific material handling. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract classified under NAICS code 488510, which pertains to freight transportation arrangement. The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2026, with responses due by May 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The contracting entity is the USDA ARS AFM APD under the Department of Agriculture, and while specific point of contact details are not provided, all activities must align with federal subcontracting requirements for small businesses. No additional organizational or delivery instructions are specified beyond the location and sample scope, leaving operational details to the contractor’s established logistics protocols.