Specimen Transport and Courier Services (Southern California)

The contract outlines the local transportation of clinical specimens from Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in Fresno to a central dispatch point, from which samples will be shipped to NeoGenomics’ laboratory in Florida. The primary objective is to ensure the integrity, security, and timely delivery of these specimens, which are critical for diagnostic testing and patient care. The service involves specialized courier operations that maintain strict chain-of-custody protocols and environmental controls to preserve sample viability during transit within Southern California. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 484220, classifying it as a freight and logistics service, and is managed by the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 within the Department of Veterans Affairs. While no solicitation number or set-aside details are provided, the performance location is firmly anchored in Fresno, indicating that all pick-up, handling, and initial transit activities originate from VA medical centers in that region. The contract does not specify endpoint delivery details beyond the dispatch point, implying that NeoGenomics assumes responsibility for intermodal or long-haul logistics to Florida. Timing, temperature control, and compliance with clinical transport standards are implicit requirements to meet the operational needs of veterans' healthcare services.