6505--Whole Blood and Related Blood Products for Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VISN 8) facilities
ID: 36C24826R0013Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Blood and Organ Banks (621991)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5d84a86a401f406cbb6943880faad8df/view
Timeline
    Description

    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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kurt J KramerContracting Officer
    (407) 840-9048
    Kurt.Kramer@va.gov
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    36C24826R0013_1.docx
    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.
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