Contract

RFI: Specialized Domestic and International Cold-Chain Logistics Services for the International Reagent Resource (IRR)

Agency: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF / CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
Location: Atlanta, GA
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 28 days (Aug 15, 2026)
Posted: Jul 15, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 492110

What this contract is for

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), operates the International Reagent Resource (IRR), a national and international distribution program that provides qualified public health, clinical, and research laboratories with diagnostic reagents, influenza viruses, molecular detection materials, quality control panels, and other biological products used to detect and characterize influenza and other respiratory pathogens. The IRR distribution contractor manufactures, stores, and prepares these materials for shipment from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) facility located in Manassas, Virginia. Because many IRR products are temperature-sensitive biological materials, CDC requires reliable transportation services capable of maintaining strict cold-chain conditions while ensuring timely domestic and international delivery. CDC is conducting this Request for Information (RFI) as part of market research to identify commercial logistics providers with demonstrated experience transporting temperature-sensitive biological materials while supporting international customs clearance and regulatory compliance. Purpose The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information regarding commercial capabilities, best practices, and innovative approaches for transportation and logistics services supporting the domestic and international distribution of diagnostic reagents and other biological materials. Information obtained from this RFI will assist CDC in defining acquisition requirements and determining the availability of qualified vendors capable of performing these services. This RFI is issued solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Description of Potential...

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