6505--Blood Products IDIQ for SFVAHCS

This government file outlines a comprehensive procurement plan for blood products and related services, covering a base period and five subsequent ordering periods from February 2026 to January 2031. The file details various blood components like red blood cells, platelet concentrate, cryoprecipitate, and single donor plasma, alongside services such as compatibility tests, antibody identification, antigen typing, autologous donation processing, and specialized charges. Each item specifies quantities in 'EA' (each), with projected needs increasing in ordering periods 1-4 and then decreasing in ordering period 5. The NAICS code 621991 (Other Ambulatory Health Care Services) and Product/Service Code 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) are consistently applied. The file also includes manufacturer and item part numbers for each product, indicating a structured approach to inventory and acquisition.

This government RFP, Solicitation Number 36C26326Q0051, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, outlines the requirement for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for blood, blood products, and necessary testing for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. The contract, with a maximum lifetime value of $1,000,000.00 and a guaranteed minimum of $30,000.00, spans a base period from February 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, followed by five optional ordering periods extending through January 31, 2031. Key requirements include compliance with FDA, AABB, and other regulatory standards for blood collection, testing for infectious diseases, labeling, and transportation. The contractor must provide 100% volunteer donor blood and adhere to specific turnaround times for various tests. Invoices are to be submitted monthly, and the contractor is responsible for maintaining all necessary licenses and insurance, including general liability of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. The solicitation also details procedures for ordering, shipping, blood/component returns, and reporting adverse reactions, emphasizing quality control and the handling of FDA-mandated changes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23), has issued Solicitation Number 36C26326Q0051 for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for blood and blood products, including necessary testing, for the Sioux Falls SD VA Healthcare System. The solicitation has a response date of December 12, 2025, at 4 PM Central Time, Chicago, USA. Interested offerors must submit proposals electronically to joshua.imdacha@va.gov. Required submission documents include a signed SF 1449, a completed price schedule for all Line Item Numbers (LINs), signed SF30s for any amendments, descriptive literature demonstrating the ability to meet the statement of work (section B.2), and a completed Attachment D.1 Supply Line Item Template. All questions must be submitted 72 hours before the response date to the same email address.