Specimen Logistics and Cold Chain Transportation

This contract involves the transportation of clinical specimens, such as blood and swabs, from various Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities to a laboratory located in Stillwater, Minnesota. The transportation process must adhere to strict cold chain requirements to ensure the integrity and viability of the specimens throughout transit. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the confidentiality and security of sensitive patient information. Chain-of-custody documentation is required to maintain a verifiable record of specimen handling and transfer at each stage of the transportation process. The contract is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242) and is categorized under NAICS code 484220, which pertains to specialized freight trucking. Although specific location details for the office and the place of performance are not provided, the core service focus remains on maintaining high standards of specimen logistics and cold chain transportation. This subcontract reflects the VA’s commitment to secure, compliant, and reliable specimen transport critical for timely and accurate laboratory testing.