GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK

GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK specializes in the end-to-end procurement, coordination, and acquisition of transplantable organs and tissues for federal healthcare delivery systems. Their core capabilities center on operationalizing organ donor identification, donor family liaison services, surgical coordination, and tissue preservation logistics in alignment with UNOS protocols and FDA-regulated tissue banking standards. The contractor demonstrates deep expertise in multi-disciplinary transplant network integration, including real-time organ matching systems, donor medical record validation, and inter-facility organ transport under strict time- and temperature-sensitive conditions. Their unique specialization lies in delivering mission-critical organ acquisition services within high-acuity, time-constrained environments, ensuring compliance with the National Organ Transplant Act and uniform donor management standards. The organization maintains a consistent, long-term relationship with the Department of Veterans Affairs, providing dedicated organ procurement and acquisition services at Hines VA Hospital and associated regional networks. Their work supports VA’s transplant program by enabling timely access to deceased donor organs for eligible veterans, coordinating with local hospitals, trauma centers, and donor service organizations to maximize donation potential and reduce organ discard rates. Their primary industry focus is within NAICS 621991 — Blood and Organ Banks — where they operate as a specialized donor network contractor serving federally funded transplant infrastructure. They are positioned as a trusted operational partner in the national organ donation ecosystem, focusing exclusively on the logistical and clinical coordination of deceased donor organ recovery for government healthcare systems. As an 8H-certified entity based in Itasca, Illinois, GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK operates as a small business with a focused geographic footprint centered on federal medical facilities. While no additional certifications are listed, their sustained performance under VA contracts reflects established reliability in delivering high-stakes, regulated transplant services within the federal healthcare landscape.