Opportunity
South Carolina Sfaa Sfaa #5400029649
Statewide Courier Services for Newborn Screening Specimen Transport in South Carolina
Posted
June 30, 2026
Respond By
July 16, 2026
Identifier
5400029649
NAICS
492110
This opportunity seeks a qualified provider for statewide courier services supporting newborn screening specimen transport in South Carolina. - Government Buyer: - South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), Procurement Office - Scope of Services: - Daily courier pickups and deliveries of newborn dried blood spot specimens from approximately 38 birthing hospitals to the DPH Public Health Laboratory - Optional deliveries to the Greenwood Genetic Center - Service required six days per week, including holidays - Real-time tracking and strict chain-of-custody for all specimens - Direct employment of trained drivers (no subcontracted drivers) - Emergency customer service response and missed specimen pickup by 7:00 AM next day - Volume and Coverage: - Estimated 1,000–1,500 specimens transported monthly - Comprehensive coverage of all major birthing hospitals and medical centers statewide - Pricing and Evaluation: - All-inclusive daily rate required, with separate flat price for a 21-day implementation period - Fuel surcharge formula must be provided - Best Value award: 60% cost, 40% technical qualifications - Unique Requirements: - Detailed pricing sheets for each location - Minimum of three references (excluding current SCDPH contracts) - Real-time tracking and chain-of-custody are mandatory - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named; the procurement is for service provision only
Description
This solicitation is for Newborn Screening Statewide Courier Services. The procurement is managed by the South Carolina Department of Public Health and involves courier services for newborn screening across multiple locations in South Carolina. The delivery point is Columbia, SC, and the submission deadline for offers is July 16, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET. The solicitation includes multiple attachments such as pricing sheets and amendments that provide further details on the requirements and submission instructions.