Specimen Logistics & Chain-of-Custody Transport Services

This contract involves providing secure and temperature-controlled transportation services for biological samples to and from a biorepository, ensuring the maintenance of chain-of-custody documentation throughout the process. The contract is categorized under the NAICS code 484220, which pertains to specialized freight trucking services, indicating the critical nature of handling sensitive and potentially hazardous materials with precision and compliance. The agreement is a subcontract issued by the National Institutes of Health, operating under the Department of Health and Human Services, with performance activities centered in Bethesda, Maryland (ZIP code 20892). This arrangement emphasizes the importance of reliable logistics in supporting biomedical research by safeguarding sample integrity and accountability during transit, which is essential for downstream scientific applications and regulatory standards.