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Specimen Collection and Logistics Network

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This contract involves operating a network of specimen collection sites and managing the transportation of biological samples under strict cold chain protocols. The geographic scope primarily covers Texas and surrounding regions, ensuring that patient samples are collected and transported efficiently to central laboratories while maintaining required temperature controls. The subcontract focuses on logistics and specimen handling to support timely and secure delivery vital for laboratory analysis. Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17, this subcontract falls under NAICS code 484220, which pertains to general freight trucking or specialized transportation services. The contract, titled "Specimen Collection and Logistics Network," was posted on February 27, 2026, and is designed to ensure high-quality specimen integrity during transport through coordinated site operations and adherence to cold chain standards.

General Info

Operate specimen collection sites and transport biological samples under cold chain protocols in Texas.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

Place of Performance

TX

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 36C25726Q0242.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedFeb 27

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

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Operate a network of specimen collection sites and transport biological samples under cold chain protocols from patients to central labs across Texas and surrounding regions.

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