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Time-Sensitive Biological Sample Courier Services

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Response Deadline11/25/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Time-Sensitive Biological Sample Courier Services supports Canadian Food Inspection Agency projects by providing refrigerated transport and delivery of shellfish samples. The service provider is responsible for transporting biological samples from harvesting sites to CFIA chemistry labs, ensuring delivery occurs within 72 hours of sampling and is coordinated for arrival on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. To maintain sample integrity, the contractor must utilize certified cold-chain containers or refrigerated vehicles. The scope of work is focused on performance within Quebec, excluding the National Capital Region. Interested parties must respond by November 25, 2026, for this specialized logistics requirement under NAICS code 492110.

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Agency

Government of Canada → Canadian Food Inspection Agency

NAICS

492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services

Place of Performance

Quebec (except NCR), CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 2027-00217.

The full solicitation package (13 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Shellfish Sampling

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Timeline

PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineNov 25

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11/25/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 20 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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Supplies refrigerated transport and delivery of shellfish samples for prime contractors on Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) projects. Transports biological samples from harvesting sites to CFIA chemistry labs within 72 hours of sampling, coordinating arrivals for Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Utilizes refrigerated vehicles or certified cold-chain containers to maintain sample integrity. Delivers identified samples to the lab.

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