Sample Packaging, Labeling, and Shipping

The contract requires the packaging, labeling, and transportation of soil and rock samples collected in core boxes, 1-gallon bags, and 5-gallon buckets from Grand Lake to the CFLHD Materials Laboratory in Lakewood, Colorado. The work demands strict adherence to protocols that preserve sample integrity, particularly during transit through mountainous terrain, where environmental and logistical challenges may affect the condition of the materials. All shipments must be properly secured and labeled to ensure accurate identification and handling upon arrival at the laboratory. This is a subcontract classified under the NAICS code 493130 for Other Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation and is set aside exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA under FAR 19.5. The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2026, with proposals due by August 31, 2026, at 8:00 AM. The contracting activity is managed by the Central Federal Lands Division of the Department of Transportation. The place of performance is Grand Lake, Colorado, and all work must be conducted in alignment with federal transportation and material handling standards to meet the laboratory’s requirements for sample quality and chain-of-custody compliance.