Blood Testing Supplies and Services
ID: HT941025N0004Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Blood and Organ Banks (621991)

PSC

BLOOD (6506)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e1ffca5e48d24ff0adeac6dc63465d7c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), intends to award a sole source contract to Vitalant for blood testing supplies and services at the David Grant Medical Center (DGMC) located at Travis AFB, California. The objective of this procurement is to secure essential blood testing supplies and services, with the contract structured to include a six-month base period starting April 1, 2025, followed by four optional one-year extensions and a potential six-month extension thereafter. This contract falls under the NAICS code 621991, related to Blood and Organ Banks, and the PSC code 6506 for Blood and Blood Products, highlighting the critical nature of these services for military healthcare. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time on October 31, 2024, to the primary contact, Danielle Patterson, at danielle.l.patterson3.civ@health.mil, adhering to specified formatting requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Danielle Patterson
    (210) 952-8693
    danielle.l.patterson3.civ@health.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    HT941025N0004 Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source.pdf
    The Defense Health Agency intends to award a sole source contract to Vitalant for blood testing supplies and services at David Grant Medical Center (DGMC) located at Travis AFB. This decision is based on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) permitting non-competitive procurement due to the unique availability of Vitalant's offerings that fulfill the government's requirements. The contract is structured with a six-month base period commencing on April 1, 2025, followed by four optional one-year extensions, with a possible six-month extension thereafter. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code relevant to this contract is 621991, related to Blood and Organ Banks, and the associated Product Service Code (PSC) is 6506 for Blood and Blood Products. Interested parties may submit a capability statement by the deadline of October 31, 2024, to demonstrate their ability to meet the contract’s requirements; however, this submission does not indicate a guarantee of further competitive solicitation by the government. All responses must adhere to specific formatting requirements and submission guidelines as outlined in the notice.
    Lifecycle
    Title
    Type
    Blood Testing Supplies and Services
    Currently viewing
    Special Notice
    Similar Opportunities
    Sources Sought Notice for a Cost-Per-Test (CPT) Agreement to include reagents, instrument/equipment, consumables, controls, and any necessary services to conduct Flow Cytometry Testing at BAMC
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Department of Defense, specifically the Medical Readiness Contracting Office West (MRCO), is seeking potential sources for a Cost-Per-Test (CPT) Agreement to provide flow cytometry testing services at the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in Fort Cavazos, Texas. The procurement includes the provision of FDA-approved reagents, instruments, consumables, and necessary services, with a focus on maintaining a 98% operational uptime during business hours and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as CLIA and CAP. This opportunity is critical for supporting the Department of Pathology's laboratory services, which require advanced flow cytometry capabilities for various medical analyses. Interested parties must submit their responses by 4:00 PM CST on October 30, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Medina L. Woodson at medina.l.woodson.civ@health.mil or Salameya Paulouskaya at salameya.paulouskaya2.civ@health.mil.
    6640--Request For Information (RFI) For Automated Solid Phase Blood Bank Testing
    Active
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 19, is seeking information from potential vendors regarding the rental of an automated solid-phase blood bank analyzer and the purchase of necessary testing reagents. The procurement aims to enhance blood bank testing capabilities, requiring the system to perform various tests, including ABO/Rh typing, antibody identification, and crossmatching, while also ensuring comprehensive quality control measures are in place. Interested parties must submit their capability statements, including business size status and contact information, to Contract Specialist Ernest Appiah by email by 9 AM Mountain Time on October 18, 2024. This is a sources sought notice only and does not constitute a request for proposal.
    Microbial Testing Supplies - Bridge Contract
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking to award a sole-source bridge contract for microbial testing supplies to Biomerieux Inc., covering the period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This procurement is essential for the William Beaumont Army Medical Center Laboratory, as it involves leasing a microbial identification analyzer and a mass spectrometer, along with necessary reagents and middleware/server interface provision. The unique requirements for ATO authorization on DHA networks necessitate this sole-source approach, as Biomerieux is the only contractor capable of meeting these needs without service disruption. Interested parties can contact Troy Loge at troy.a.loge.civ@health.mil or Robyn Villafranco at Robyn.A.Villafranco.civ@health.mil for further details, with the total contract value estimated at $213,334.67.
    6550--Tuberculosis testing
    Active
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors to provide tuberculosis (TB) testing supplies and services for its healthcare facilities across California, Arizona, and New Mexico, specifically through the VISN 22 Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Services. The procurement includes essential items such as blood draw tubes and controls compatible with DiaSorin analyzers, ensuring that warranties are not voided, and supplies must be delivered on-demand to various VA locations, including the Greater Los Angeles and San Diego Healthcare Systems. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the health and safety of veterans, with the contract expected to cover a base year plus four option years. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by October 18, 2024, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, and can direct inquiries to Carlos Magana at carlos.magana@va.gov or by phone at 562-766-2253.
    Sources Sought Notice for a Cost-Per-Test (CPT) Agreement to include reagents, instrument/equipment compatible with Hologic’s SARS CoV-2 & Flu A/B reagents at BAMC
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Department of Defense, specifically the Medical Readiness Contracting Office West (MRCO), is seeking potential sources for a Cost-Per-Test (CPT) Agreement to provide reagents and equipment compatible with Hologic’s SARS CoV-2 & Flu A/B reagents for the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in Fort Cavazos, Texas. The procurement aims to secure a fully automated molecular analyzer capable of processing a high volume of samples efficiently, along with necessary reagents and services to support nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) for various bacterial and fungal infections, including Bacterial Vaginosis and Chlamydia trachomatis. This initiative is part of broader public health strategies to enhance disease detection and management, particularly in women's health. Interested vendors should respond with their capabilities and relevant information by contacting Medina L. Woodson at medina.l.woodson.civ@health.mil or Salameya Paulouskaya at salameya.paulouskaya2.civ@health.mil, with the base period of performance expected from June 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025.
    Intent to Sole Source Service Maintenance, BacT Alert Analyzer Service- USNH Yokosuka
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source contract to Biomerieux Japan Ltd. for the annual service maintenance of BacT Alert Virtuo Analyzers located at the U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka and Branch Health Clinic Iwakuni in Japan. This procurement encompasses the maintenance of two analyzers at Yokosuka and one at Iwakuni, covering a base period plus two option years from November 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027. The contract is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency of essential medical equipment, which plays a vital role in healthcare service delivery. Interested parties may submit technical capability statements by 07:00 a.m. Pacific Time on October 25, 2024, to Raphael Badagbor at raphael.k.badagbor.civ@health.mil, as this notice is not a request for competitive proposals.
    FY25 Drug Testing Supply Equipment
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command, is soliciting quotes for the supply and delivery of Trade Agreement Act (TAA) compliant drug testing supplies to support the Military Intelligence Readiness Command (MIRC) for Fiscal Year 2025. The procurement includes essential items such as urine specimen bottles and specimen cups, which are critical for the Alcohol Substance Abuse Program aimed at maintaining soldier readiness and well-being. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) agreement, with a delivery requirement of 90 business days from the contract award date. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 10:00 AM EST on October 25, 2024, and can contact Zachary Shifrinson at zachary.h.shifrinson.civ@army.mil or Stephanie Kless at stephanie.g.kless.civ@army.mil for further information.
    6505--VALLHCS Lymphoseek & FDG Bulk IDIQ
    Active
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 22, intends to award a Sole Source contract for Lymphoseek and F-18 FDG Bulk supplies to Cardinal Health 414, LLC, supporting the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS). This Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract is crucial for providing a proprietary radiopharmaceutical, Lymphoseek, which is essential for identifying sentinel lymph nodes in melanoma patients. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by October 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, although the procurement is primarily informational due to its sole-source nature, with no further solicitations anticipated unless significant evidence warrants reconsideration. For further inquiries, contact Hestia Sim at Hesta.Sim@va.gov.
    Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is soliciting quotations for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables to the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam. This procurement includes essential items such as positive and negative controls and the AmniSure ROM Test, with a focus on firm-fixed pricing and compliance with federal regulations. The laboratory consumables are critical for medical testing and diagnostics, ensuring the hospital can maintain high standards of patient care. Interested small businesses must submit their offers by October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET, and can direct inquiries to Jocelyn Layson-Castillo at Jocelyn.t.layson-castillo.civ@health.mil.
    6640--PCR Molecular Testing System
    Active
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for a PCR Molecular Testing System to Roche Diagnostics for the Hampton VA Medical Center (VAMC) laboratory. This contract, numbered 36C24625Q0084, will cover the Cobas 5800 system, associated assays, and supplies, with a firm-fixed price structure consisting of a base year and four option years, set to commence on December 30, 2024. The procurement is critical as Roche Diagnostics is the sole provider of these specialized items, with no authorized distributors available, ensuring the VA can maintain high standards in healthcare delivery. Interested parties must respond to Contract Specialist Stephanie McElmore within seven days of this notice, which closes on October 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM EDT, and should note that the government will not compensate for any information submitted.