Q523--Brand Name or Equal to the American Red Cross - Autologous Transfusion Cell Saver. POP: 03/26/2026 thru 03/25/2027. Unrestricted procurement.
ID: 36C24426Q0150Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Blood and Organ Banks (621991)

PSC

MEDICAL- SURGERY (Q523)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a831ea5acf244cda9c31586c627a7a2b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for Autologous Transfusion Cell Saver Services for the Wilmington VA Medical Center, with a contract period from March 26, 2026, to March 25, 2027. The contractor will be responsible for providing qualified technicians, Cell Saver equipment, and necessary disposables to support Veteran patients in the Operating Room, ensuring compliance with AABB, CAP, and Joint Commission standards, as well as HIPAA regulations. This service is critical for enhancing patient care during surgical procedures by enabling the collection and reinfusion of a patient's own blood, thereby minimizing the need for donor blood. Interested parties should contact Contracting Officer David M Santiago at david.santiago2@va.gov for further details regarding the solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David SantiagoContract Specialist
    (412) 822-3746
    david.santiago2@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C24426Q0150_1.docx
    This government solicitation, 36C24426Q0150, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks proposals for "Autologous Transfusion (Cell Saver) Services" for the Wilmington VA Medical Center (WVAMC). The contractor will provide qualified technicians, Cell Saver equipment, carts, and disposables to support Veteran beneficiary patients in the Operating Room. Services include complete, additional time, stand-by, APRP, anticoag-aspiration, cancellation fees, professional services, and various filters and kits. The contract period is from March 26, 2026, to March 25, 2027, with services required 24/7. The contractor must adhere to AABB, CAP, and Joint Commission standards, ensure personnel qualifications, and comply with HIPAA and security requirements. Two cell saver machines are to be placed in the operating room, and the contractor is responsible for all maintenance. Response time for emergency services is 30 minutes.
    36C24426Q0150.docx
    This presolicitation notice outlines a requirement for Brand Name or Equal to the American Red Cross - Autologous Transfusion Cell Saver services for the Wilmington VA Medical Center. The contractor will provide preoperative blood cell saver autologous transfusion services, including qualified technicians, Cell Saver Elites, carts, and disposables, to support Veteran beneficiary patients in the Operating Room. The period of performance is from March 26, 2026, to March 25, 2027. Services will be provided on an "as needed" basis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and must adhere to AABB, CAP, and Joint Commission standards. Key personnel qualifications, security requirements, and a quality management program are mandatory. The contractor is responsible for all equipment maintenance and providing two cell saver machines. The notice details response times, performance metrics, and pricing for various services and disposables.
    Wage Determination for Wilmington DE - New Castle County 2015-4215 rev29 .07.08.2025.pdf
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