6505--Whole Blood & blood products for ViSN 8 facilities
ID: 36C24826R0066Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Blood and Organ Banks (621991)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/506e431f025c4bd98ba2b9e8d14a7eb2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement of whole blood and related blood products for facilities within the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 8 in Florida. The contract encompasses a base period with four option periods, requiring the daily supply of whole blood components, specialized services such as consultation and apheresis, and 24/7 reference laboratory testing. These products and services are critical for supporting the healthcare needs of veterans, ensuring compliance with stringent FDA and AABB standards for quality and safety. Interested offerors should contact Contracting Officer Kurt J. Kramer at Kurt.Kramer@va.gov, with a guaranteed minimum contract value of $1,000 and a maximum of $49,000,000, and proposals must be submitted by the specified deadline outlined in the solicitation document.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kurt J KramerContracting Officer
    (407) 840-9048
    Kurt.Kramer@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24826R0066_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) in Orlando, FL, has issued a presolicitation notice (SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24826R0066) for the ongoing requirement of whole blood and blood products. This requirement is for the VISN 8: Veterans Administration Sunshine Healthcare Network in Florida, which includes several VA medical centers. The contractor must be an active FDA-registered or licensed blood bank entity, a community (non-hospital) blood bank nonprofit corporation, accredited by AABB, CAP, or the Joint Commission. The services include providing products, blood-related services, and therapeutic services to ensure compatible and safe blood products for patients. The response date for this presolicitation is January 12, 2026, at 11:00 am Eastern Time, New York, USA.
    36C24826R0066.pdf
    This government solicitation, 36C24826R0066, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks proposals for whole blood products and related services for VISN 08 facilities in Florida. The contract is for a base period with four option periods, with a guaranteed minimum of $1,000.00 and a maximum of $49,000,000.00. Key requirements include the daily supply of whole blood and blood components, specialized services like consultation and apheresis, and reference laboratory testing available 24/7. All blood products must be FDA-registered or licensed, AABB-accredited, and meet stringent quality, packaging, and delivery standards. Contractors must adhere to various federal regulations, including those concerning donor selection, confidentiality of patient information, and security of VA information systems. Invoices are to be submitted monthly in arrears electronically via Tungsten. The solicitation outlines detailed instructions for offerors, contract clauses, and evaluation criteria, emphasizing the importance of compliance, security, and quality of service.
    ATTACHMENT 1 Price Schedule_BP.xlsx
    The Bay Pines VA facility has detailed pricing lists for a wide array of blood and stem cell products, as well as associated services, across a base year and two option years. The pricing sheets categorize items such as various forms of whole blood, red blood cells, platelets, cryoprecipitate, and fresh frozen plasma, often with specifications like leukoreduced, irradiated, low volume, autologous, or processed for specific patient populations (e.g., infant, pediatric). Additionally, the documents list numerous related services including collection, processing, freezing, thawing, washing, volume reduction, irradiation, crossmatching, and various diagnostic tests (e.g., ABO Group, Rh Type, CMV, HIV, HCV, HLA, Syphilis). Stem cell services, therapeutic procedures like apheresis and phlebotomy, and transportation fees are also included. The consistent item descriptions across the base year and option years indicate a recurring need for these specialized blood products and services, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the medical support required by the Bay Pines VA.
    ATTACHMENT 2 Price Schedule_Miami.xlsx
    The MIAMI VA pricing file outlines a comprehensive list of medical products and services, primarily focused on blood and stem cell related items, across a base year and two option years. The document categorizes items such as various forms of whole blood, red blood cells, platelets, cryoprecipitate, fresh frozen plasma, and pathogen-reduced fibrinogen concentrate, each with specific processing and modification options like irradiation, leukoreduction, washing, and freezing. It also includes numerous laboratory tests and specialized procedures, such as Apheresis Platelets with different bacterial detection methods, stem cell processing and storage, and various diagnostic screenings (e.g., HIV, HCV, CMV, HLA, Syphilis). Additionally, the file details various fees for services like irradiation, deglycerolization, freezing, pooling, and transportation, as well as charges for medical supervision and specialized collection procedures. This detailed pricing structure indicates a procurement document for a wide array of blood bank and cellular therapy products and services for the Miami VA healthcare system.
    ATTACHMENT 3 Price Schedule_Orlando.xlsx
    The Orlando VA pricing document outlines a comprehensive list of medical services and products across base year and two option years. The items are categorized into whole blood products, red blood cells, platelets, cryoprecipitate, fresh frozen plasma, pathogen-reduced fibrinogen concentrate, apheresis platelets, stem cell services, and various testing and processing fees. The document details specific types of blood components (e.g., NLR, Leukoreduced, Irradiated, Autologous, Low Volume) and specialized services like pathogen reduction, cryopreservation, and various laboratory tests (e.g., CMV, HIV, HCV, HLA). It also includes fees for processing, storage, transportation, and medical supervision, indicating a broad scope of blood banking and cellular therapy services offered or procured by the Orlando VA.
    ATTACHMENT 4 Price Schedule_Tampa.xlsx
    The TAMPA VA pricing document outlines a comprehensive list of blood and cellular products, processing services, and related fees for a base year and two option years. The document categorizes items such as whole blood, red blood cells, platelets, plasma, and cryoprecipitate, detailing various modifications like leukoreduced, irradiated, deglycerolized, washed, and autologous preparations. It also includes specialized services like apheresis, stem cell processing (cryopreservation, quality control, thawing), and numerous laboratory tests (e.g., ABO/Rh typing, antibody screens, infectious disease testing for HIV, HBV, HCV, HTLV, CMV, COVID-19). Additional fees cover procedures like irradiation, freezing, thawing, pooling, crossmatching, and transportation. The repetitive listing of identical item descriptions and quantities across the base year and option years suggests a pricing agreement for these services over a multi-year period, indicating a federal government procurement for ongoing blood and cellular product supply and related laboratory services at the Tampa VA.
    ATTACHMENT 5 Price Schedule_WPB.xlsx
    The document "WPB - Base Year Pricing" outlines a comprehensive list of medical products and services, primarily focusing on blood and stem cell-related items, for the West Palm Beach VA. The file is structured into three sections: Base Year Pricing, Option Year 1 Pricing, and Option Year 2 Pricing, each detailing the same extensive list of items. These items include various forms of whole blood, red blood cells, platelets, cryoprecipitate, fresh frozen plasma, and specialized pathogen-reduced fibrinogen concentrates. Additionally, it lists a wide array of processing fees such as irradiation, deglycerolization, freezing, pooling, and washing, along with numerous laboratory tests for infectious diseases (HIV, HBV, HCV, CMV, HTLV), blood typing (ABO, Rh), antibody screening, and genetic analysis. Stem cell-related services like apheresis, cryopreservation, quality control, and coordination fees are also included. The file also specifies therapeutic procedures like cellular depletion and plasma exchange, as well as various transportation and handling fees. The repetition of the item list across three distinct pricing years suggests that this document serves as a pricing schedule for a multi-year contract or agreement, likely a federal government RFP or grant, for the supply of these critical medical products and services to the West Palm Beach VA.
    ATTACHMENT 6 Price Schedule_NFSG.xlsx
    The NFSG (Gainesville) VA pricing document outlines a comprehensive list of medical products and services, including various types of whole blood, red blood cells, platelets, cryoprecipitate, and plasma, along with associated processing, testing, and logistical fees. The document details base year pricing and options for Option Year 1 and Option Year 2, with consistent item descriptions across all periods. Key services include blood collection, component preparation (e.g., leukoreduction, irradiation, deglycerolization), autologous processing, stem cell services (e.g., cryopreservation, quality control, coordination, thawing), and a wide array of laboratory tests for infectious diseases (e.g., HIV, HCV, HTLV, CMV, COVID-19, Syphilis), blood typing, antibody screening, and genetic testing. Additional fees cover specialized procedures like apheresis, volume reduction, washing, freezing, thawing, pooling, and transportation. The extensive catalog indicates a structured pricing framework for blood products, cellular therapies, and diagnostic services, essential for federal healthcare procurement.
    ATTACHMENT 7 PP Questionnaire.docx
    The Past Performance Questionnaire, Solicitation Number 36C24826R0013, is a two-part form for evaluating offerors seeking to provide Whole Blood & Whole Blood Products for the Orlando VA Healthcare System. Part 1 requires the offeror to provide detailed contract specifics, including project title, contract number, value, period of performance, and a description of services. Part 2 is completed by an assessor to evaluate the offeror's past performance across categories such as quality, schedule, customer satisfaction, management, cost, and safety. Assessors rate performance on a scale from Exceptional to Unsatisfactory, providing explanations for any marginal or unsatisfactory ratings. The form emphasizes the confidentiality of assessor information and requires submission to susan.rodriguez-perez@va.gov by the offer due date.
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