The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VISN 8), is seeking qualified contractors to provide whole blood and related blood products for its facilities in Florida. The procurement requires that the products and services be delivered by FDA-registered or licensed blood bank entities that are also accredited by recognized organizations such as AABB, CAP, or the Joint Commission. These blood products are critical for ensuring patient safety and compatibility with their medical conditions. Interested parties must respond to the solicitation, identified as number 36C24826R0013, by January 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Kurt J Kramer at Kurt.Kramer@va.gov or by phone at 407-840-9048.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically VISN 8, has an ongoing requirement for whole blood and related blood products for its facilities in Florida. This presolicitation notice, identified by solicitation number 36C24826R0013, indicates that the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network needs these products and associated services from FDA-registered or licensed blood bank entities. These entities must also be accredited by AABB, CAP, or the Joint Commission. The contractor will be responsible for providing compatible and safe blood products and therapeutic services in accordance with the contract's terms and conditions. The response deadline for this solicitation is January 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

The VISN 8: Veterans Administration (VA) Sunshine Healthcare Network in Florida (hereinafter VA or Government ), which includes: Bay Pines Healthcare System, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Miami VA Healthcare System, Orlando VA Medical Center, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and West Palm Beach VAMC has an ongoing requirement for the delivery of whole blood and blood products provided by an active Food and Drug Administration (FDA) registered or licensed blood bank entity, community(non-hospital) blood bank nonprofit corporation, accredited by AABB (American Association of Blood Banks), The College of American Pathologists (CAP), or the Joint Commission. The Contractor shall provide products, any other blood related services, and therapeutic services to attain a blood product that will be compatible and safe for a patient s condition(s). These blood products shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract as stated in the Supplies/Services listing below.

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