Temperature-controlled freight courier services

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a courier service to provide temperature-controlled freight services for the transportation of sterile screwworm pupae. The service must maintain a cold chain of 2-8°C during transport and handle hazmat materials. The contractor will be responsible for day-to-day management of customs paperwork and interactions with CBP. The contractor must also have the ability to track shipments and provide temperature monitoring. • The standard shipping container for sterile pupae is a 40-liter climate-controlled reefer/cooler container. • The typical shipment size is up to 50 units per order. • The total capacity is 2,000 liters (50 units x 40 liters/unit). • The weight estimation is approximately 1,300 kg (1.3 metric tons) per shipment. • The delivery window is 15 calendar days from order to delivery at the designated USDA facility.