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65--Blood and Blood Products

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VA24514R0220Federal

Submission Closed08/22/2014, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 621991

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BPA - Blood Transfusion Services

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Human Cadaver - Based Medical Training and Program Support Services for the 44th Medical Brigade stationed at Fort Bragg Army Base, North Carolina.

Solicitation # 0012468284

The Medical Acquisition Support Office – Alpha is seeking capable vendors to provide human cadaver-based medical training and program support for the 44th Medical Brigade. The scope of work includes the procurement and delivery of up to 20 ethically sourced, non-dissected perfused whole-body cadaver specimens annually, which must be serologically negative for HIV, Hepatitis B/C, and Syphilis. The contractor is responsible for providing refrigerated transportation to primary performance sites at Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, GA; and Fort Polk, LA. Additionally, the contractor must provide rental medical equipment and consumable Class VIII supplies, such as surgical packs, tourniquets, and simulated blood. The requirement includes providing highly qualified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support up to 10 training events per fiscal year. These SMEs must be board-certified general surgeons with specific competencies in various trauma procedures, such as cricothyroidotomy and exploratory laparotomy, to serve as instructors and mentors. The anticipated contract structure consists of a base period followed by four one-year option periods. All personnel must comply with strict Installation Access Control System requirements, including Anti-Terrorism Level I and iWatch training, to gain access to military installations.

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6505--Human Blood and Blood Products

Solicitation # 36C25727Q0049

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257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

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National Institutes Of Health

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Solicitation # RFA-CA-28-004

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National Cancer Institute

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Kidney Transplant Exemption

Solicitation # 2139277

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University has issued a notice for a single source exemption under solicitation number 2139277 to support its Kidney Transplant Program. This procurement action, which was posted on September 22, 2026, follows the approval of a CRER request by the Office of the State Comptroller on September 18, 2026. The scope of the procurement is specifically tied to the Kidney Transplant Unit having received a kidney for its program. The performance for this action is located at 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. As this is a notice of a procurement exempt from advertising, there are no competitive evaluation factors, listed contract terms, or specified contract values. The primary point of contact for this action is Purchase Associate Joanne Fraser.

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Inpatient and Off-Site Facility CoordinationThis subcontract, titled Inpatient and Off-Site Facility Coordination, is issued by the Department of Justice under the agency Fao. The primary scope of work involves the arrangement and monitoring of off-site hospitalizations, diagnostic procedures, and specialty inpatient care, with a specific focus on managing the associated transport logistics. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 621991 and is designated for performance in Pine Knot, Kentucky, 42635. It was posted on August 14, 2026, and is available for further review through the official government workspace link.

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Mobile Health Unit OperationsThe contract titled Mobile Health Unit Operations seeks a subcontractor to manage the operation and maintenance of mobile units tasked with delivering vision, dental, and hearing services to underserved communities across the region. These mobile units will serve as critical access points for essential health care, ensuring that populations with limited transportation or geographic barriers receive timely and consistent medical attention. The work involves the full lifecycle management of the units, including routine maintenance, repairs, staffing coordination, logistics, and compliance with health and safety standards to guarantee reliable service delivery. The contract is categorized as a subcontract under NAICS code 621991 and is solicited by the Houston-Galveston Area Council through the Texas SmartBuy platform. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 29, 2027, providing over a year for prospective vendors to prepare proposals. The place of performance spans the region served by the council, though exact locations are not specified, indicating flexibility in service deployment based on community need. While details on set-aside status and point of contact are unavailable, the focus remains on operational excellence and equitable access to preventive and diagnostic health services in areas lacking permanent clinical infrastructure.

HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing blood, blood components, and reference blood testing services. This Sources Sought notice is intended to help the government determine the most effective acquisition strategy and decide if the procurement should be a competitive process or a set-aside for specific small business categories, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned concerns. The requirement falls under NAICS code 621991 with a business standard size of 30 million dollars. Interested firms must submit their company details, DUNS number, and comprehensive evidence of their experience and capability to perform these services for both government and commercial clients over the past three years. Responses and comments on the draft Statement of Work must be submitted electronically to the designated point of contact by August 15, 2014. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a guarantee that a contract will be issued.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

Contract Value

NAICS

621991 - Blood and Organ Banks

Place of Performance

MD, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS, THE

Award Issued Date

10/01/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 5

Sources Sought

AwardedOct 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

08/22/2014, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

Office AddressLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

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Full Description

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify potential sources, to determine if this effort can be a competitive procurement or set aside for Small Business. This serves as a Sources Sought for Small Businesses capable of performing blood, blood components and reference blood testing services. Attached is a draft of the Statement of Work. Small Businesses who believe they have the capability and experience to provide this supply/service, are encouraged to respond via email with company name, contact name, telephone number, DUNS number, and must furnish detailed information which demonstrates their experience and capability to provide the supply to satisfy the Government's needs. Additionally, please provide a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 621991 business standard size $30 Million. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all businesses to include 8(a), small business and small disadvantaged business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. Firms that meet the requirements listed in this Sources Sought are invited to submit their demonstration of capability and any comments to the draft statement of work electronically to Tamara P. Williams via e-mail contact@example.gov prior to August 15, 2014 at 12:00 PM Eastern time. Disclaimer: This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.