5 Year BPA Supply of various blood and blood products
ID: HT941025N0027Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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Blood and Organ Banks (621991)

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IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

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https://sam.gov/opp/31da14a0a0f4414ea0cb46450f19c2a8/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), intends to award a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to LIFESTREAM Blood Bank for the supply of various blood and blood products to the Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms (NHTP) in California. The BPA will cover a five-year ordering period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, and will include essential products such as Red Blood Cells, fresh frozen plasma, and pooled cryoprecipitate, which are critical for maintaining laboratory operations and ensuring timely deliveries of medical supplies. This procurement is vital for the hospital's ability to provide uninterrupted medical services, as LIFESTREAM Blood Bank is uniquely positioned to meet the urgent supply needs based on prior performance and market research. Interested vendors may submit capability statements by January 28, 2025, to Cha-on P. Gordon at cha-on.p.gordon2.civ@health.mil, with no solicitation document available for this requirement.

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    HT941025N0027 Notice of Intent to Sole Source 1192025.pdf
    The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to award a sole source contract to LIFESTREAM Blood Bank for the supply of blood and blood products to Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms (NHTP). This action, outlined in the Notice of Intent, follows FAR regulations for sole source acquisitions, emphasizing that LIFESTREAM is the only vendor capable of meeting the hospital's urgent requirements. The contract will establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a five-year ordering period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. The scope includes critical products such as Red Blood Cells and fresh frozen plasma, essential for laboratory operations to maintain a ready supply, conduct timely deliveries, and provide referral testing. LIFESTREAM Blood Bank's capacity to fulfill these needs, based on previous contract performances and market research, justifies the sole-source designation under NAICS code 621991 and PSC 6550. The notice encourages other potential vendors to submit capability statements but clarifies that no solicitation document exists. The closing date for challenges to this requirement is set for January 28, 2025, with no telephonic inquiries accepted. This notice reflects the government's approach to ensuring uninterrupted medical supplies and services in critical healthcare environments.
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