6515--MPLS - Sources Sought - Supply IDIQ Lab Blood Bank Automation
ID: 36C26325Q0400Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6d2986cd7729412a88b3afdaceb9e833/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Minneapolis VA Medical Center (VAMC), is seeking vendors for a Blood Bank Automation System through a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement aims to establish a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for automated and manual blood bank analyzers that meet specific technological and regulatory criteria, including FDA approval and advanced operational capabilities. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the blood bank's efficiency and compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring the facility can effectively meet community healthcare needs. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including socio-economic status and manufacturing capabilities, to Contracting Officer Joey Bloomer at joseph.bloomer@va.gov by February 11, 2025.

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    Joey BloomerContracting Officer
    (515) 699-5549
    joseph.bloomer@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs' Minneapolis VA Medical Center (VAMC) issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Blood Bank Automation System. This announcement seeks market research for vendors capable of supplying automated and manual blood bank analyzers based on specific technological and regulatory criteria. The required contract is a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement, with various pricing periods and a focus on specific testing needs such as antibody detection. Suppliers are invited to respond by providing details about their socio-economic status, manufacturing capabilities, delivery timelines, and compliance with federal regulations. The blood bank systems must meet advanced operational requirements, including FDA approval, effective delivery and installation timelines, robust customer support, and adherence to quality control standards. Key vendor responsibilities include providing comprehensive training, ongoing technical support, and maintaining the equipment to guarantee operational efficiency. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of the Minneapolis VAMC’s blood bank facility, ensuring they meet healthcare regulations and community needs effectively.
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