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The Department of Veterans Affairs Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System plans to enter into a short-term sole source contract with the American National Red Cross to supply blood and blood products for its two Medical Center locations in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. The contract will be awarded under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for contracting without competition when only one responsible source is available to meet the agency’s immediate and unique requirements. This sole source justification emphasizes the critical need for a reliable and steady supply of blood products, including the capability for daily and emergency deliveries, essential to ensure uninterrupted patient care. The supplier must be registered or licensed by the FDA in accordance with relevant federal regulations governing blood products. This notice serves as an announcement of the intent to award and invites potential suppliers to respond with similar products or services, but responses do not legally bind the government or guarantee competition. The final decision to pursue competitive procurement remains at the government's discretion. All proposals must be received by 2:00 P.M. Central Time on September 27, 2012, and inquiries are to be submitted in writing via mail or facsimile. The solicitation is associated with the NAICS code 621991 and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contract Office 23 located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

General Info

VA Nebraska contracts American Red Cross sole source for blood supply, emergency deliveries required.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

NAICS

621991 - Blood and Organ Banks

Place of Performance

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Timeline

PostedSep 20

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

Office AddressSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

DESCRIPTION: The VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System intends to negotiate a short term sole source contract with American National Red Cross, 2025 East Street NW, Washington, DC 20006-5009, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source will meet the immediate needs for two Medical Center location properties within the Nebraska Western - Iowa Health Care System. These locations are Omaha and Lincoln, NE. This is notice of intent to award a short term sole source under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Note - No award will be issued from responses to this notice. Response to this notice does not legally bind the government in any manner. Your concerns will be considered if you respond to this posting with a similar product/service. The justification for this sole source request is based on the VA must have a steady supply of blood available so patient care is not jeopardized. In addition, a local supplier of blood components is essential to meet the VA's blood requirements per the criteria for daily and emergency deliveries. All blood or blood products offered must be provided from a blood bank that is currently registered and/or licensed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended, 21 U.S.C. Section 260. All quotes received by 2:00 P.M. Central Time, September 27, 2012, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by mail, or by facsimile at +1 (555) 000-0000.