Specimen Logistics and Chain-of-Custody Management

The contract requires the secure transport and management of temperature-controlled biological specimens between U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and a University of Wisconsin laboratory, with strict adherence to cold chain standards to preserve specimen integrity. All activities must include comprehensive documentation of the chain of custody to ensure accountability, traceability, and compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the transit process. The work involves coordinating logistics across multiple VA sites and the external lab, utilizing appropriate packaging, monitoring systems, and transportation protocols to prevent temperature excursions and contamination. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220, indicating it pertains to general freight trucking, with performance centered in Washington D.C., though operations may extend across VA network locations. The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The contracting office is the 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 under the Department of Veterans Affairs, and bidders must be prepared to meet rigorous security, handling, and reporting standards for biological materials without deviations from established protocols. Failure to maintain documented provenance or temperature compliance may result in rejection of specimens and contract noncompliance.