Specimen Transportation and Courier Services

The contract requires secure, temperature-controlled transportation of biological specimens from the Phoenix VAHCS to the contractor’s laboratory, ensuring full compliance with chain-of-custody protocols throughout the entire transfer process. The service must maintain specimen integrity by adhering to strict environmental controls, with all handling, tracking, and documentation performed in accordance with regulatory and operational standards for clinical and diagnostic samples. The work is limited to specimens originating at the Phoenix facility and must be delivered reliably and on schedule to support critical medical testing and research activities. The contract, classified under NAICS code 484220 for specialized freight trucking, is a subcontract under the Department of Veterans Affairs and is managed by the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22. Performance is required in Phoenix, Arizona, with a zip code of 85012. The solicitation was posted on April 30, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM. All bidders must demonstrate capability in secure specimen logistics, including validated temperature monitoring, real-time tracking, and documented accountability measures to meet federal healthcare transport requirements.