Sample Preservation & Chain-of-Custody Logistics

The contract requires the provision of specialized cold-chain storage, sterile packaging, and fully documented chain-of-custody transport services for environmental DNA samples collected from field sites to laboratory facilities. All activities must maintain sample integrity under controlled temperature conditions throughout transit, ensuring that the genetic material remains viable and uncontaminated. The logistics process must include rigorous procedures for tracking, handling, and documenting each sample’s movement from collection to delivery, with auditable records to verify compliance at every stage. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 493110, managed by the Montana State Office of the Department of the Interior. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026. Performance is expected to support federal research initiatives requiring high standards of sample preservation and traceability. While specific locations for pick-up and delivery are not detailed, the contractor must be prepared to operate across unspecified field sites and laboratory destinations within the scope of the project.