6506--VAPAHCS Human Blood and Blood Related Products
ID: 36C26126Q0165Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Blood and Organ Banks (621991)

PSC

BLOOD (6506)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c37dfcc6a93947f0b886f9b49dec2060/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is preparing to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the provision of Human Blood and Blood Related Products to the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). The contractor will be required to supply Human Blood, Blood Components, and associated services in compliance with FDA regulations, California state laws, and the standards set by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). This procurement is critical for ensuring the availability of essential blood products and services for veterans' healthcare needs. The government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with solicitation documents expected to be available around December 18, 2025, and a response deadline of December 31, 2025. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Contracting Officer David J. Alvarez at david.alvarez4@va.gov or Contract Specialist Tawnya Krommenhoek at tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David J. AlvarezContracting Officer
    Contracting Specialist
    Tawnya Krommenhoek
    david.alvarez4@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C26126DXXXX_PRICE LIST.xlsx
    The VA Palo Alto Healthcare System requires a continuous supply of blood products and related services across five ordering periods, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2030. The requirements are categorized into 'SUPPLIES' and 'SERVICES.' Supplies include various plasma types (Cryoprecipitate Pooled, Fresh Frozen, Irradiated), different kinds of platelets (HLA matched, Leukoreduced, Pathogen reduced), and red cells (Autologous, Leuko Reduced, Leuko Reduced/Irradiated, Washed). Services encompass a wide range of treatments and testing, such as Chloroquine Treatment, Phenotyping, Genotyping, various blood screenings (CMV, antigen), special handling for autologous blood (Deglycerize, Freezing, Donor Fee), special requests, STAT charges for components and transportation, and numerous test referrals for antibody identification, enzyme panels, HLA typing, and related analyses. Each item specifies quantities and is listed as 'Priced,' with all deliveries designated as 'Destination' FOB.
    36C26126Q0165_1.docx
    This is a presolicitation announcement for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21. The RFQ is for the provision of Human Blood and Blood Related Products, along with associated services, to the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). The contractor must comply with FDA, California state, and American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) regulations. NCO 21 intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This will be a full and open competition under NAICS code 621991 (Blood and Organ Banks). Solicitation documents are expected around December 18, 2025, with a response date of December 31, 2025. Contact information for David J. Alvarez and Tawnya Krommenhoek is provided for inquiries.
    36C26126Q0165_2.docx
    This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) by the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks human blood and blood-related products and services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The contract includes a base period and four option years, running from June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2030, with a minimum award of $100 and a maximum aggregate value of $6,000,000. Key requirements include strict adherence to FDA and AABB guidelines, specific bacteria risk control strategies (single-step only), comprehensive blood testing (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis, West Nile Virus), and the provision of 100% volunteer donor blood. The contractor must also manage special donations, provide reference services, and ensure timely deliveries (STAT/Emergency within 1 hour, ASAP within 2 hours, stock within 6 hours with two daily deliveries). Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network. The RFQ details various contract clauses, including those related to ordering, limitations, indefinite quantity, and security prohibitions concerning covered telecommunications equipment and services.
    36C26126Q0165.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought notice (36C26126Q0165) for Human Blood and Blood Related Products for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). This market research aims to identify qualified sources, including various business size classifications (SDVOSB/VOSB, Hub zone, 8(a), small, disadvantaged, woman-owned, large business), capable of providing these products. The NAICS code for this effort is 621991 (Blood and Organ Banks), and the PSC is 6506 (Blood and Blood Products). Contractors must be FDA-registered, located within one hour of VAPAHCS for timely delivery, and supply 100% volunteer donor blood. The contract period includes one initial period and four option years, spanning from June 2026 to September 2030. Interested vendors are requested to submit a 2-3 page capability statement by November 24, 2025, detailing past experience, GSA schedule information, UEI number, business size, and socio-economic status. This notice is solely for market research; a solicitation may follow, and responses are not considered offers.
    Statement of Work.docx
    The Statement of Work outlines requirements for contractors to provide human blood, blood components, and related services to the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). Adherence to FDA guidelines, particularly for bacteria risk control with a preference for single-step strategies (LVDS or pathogen reduction), is mandatory. Blood must be typed for ABO and Rh antigens according to AABB standards and tested for various infectious agents including syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and HTLV. All blood must come from volunteer donors and collection procedures must be aseptic, with clear labeling and specific shelf-life guidelines for different anticoagulants. Red blood cell products must be supplied within 15 days of collection, with a return policy for exceeding this limit. The contractor must perform extensive pre-delivery testing and notify the VA of any potentially infectious blood components. Delivery schedules for STAT, ASAP, and stock orders are specified, along with conditions for returning units and procedures for reference services.
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