Specimen Transport and Logistics Services

The contract requires a contractor to provide reliable and timely transport of tissue specimens between the VA Medical Center and their designated laboratory, ensuring all deliveries meet a strict next-business-day deadline of 12:30 PM. This service is critical for maintaining the integrity of diagnostic samples and supporting timely patient care within the Veterans Affairs healthcare system. The contractor must establish a robust logistics operation capable of consistent, error-free pick-ups and deliveries, with contingency plans to address delays, equipment failures, or unforeseen disruptions that could impact specimen viability or deadline adherence. The work is scoped under NAICS code 484121, classifying it as a specialized trucking service for medical or diagnostic samples, and is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Veterans Affairs’ 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21. Performance is required at a location with zip code 95655, indicating the primary operational base is in California. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026, indicating a competitive bidding process is underway to secure a qualified provider. While specific terms, pricing, or performance metrics are not detailed here, adherence to the deadline, chain-of-custody protocols, and compliance with federal healthcare transport standards are implied as essential to contract success.