65--MEDVAMC American National Red Cross Blood Products Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This contract involves a sole source emergency bridge agreement with the American Red Cross to ensure the continuous supply of blood products and related services for the Houston VA Medical Facility. Initiated on June 10, 2016, the contract is managed by the contracting office located at 2002 Holcombe Blvd, with Reuben A. Zepeda serving as the contracting officer. The contract utilizes simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Parts 13 and 13.5 due to its emergency nature, bypassing competitive solicitation to expedite the award process. Key details such as the exact contract award date, line item number, and dollar amount remain to be determined. The primary objective of this agreement is to maintain uninterrupted access to necessary blood products to support patient care at the Houston VA Medical Center. The procurement is classified under Product or Service Code 6515 and NAICS code 621991, which relates to blood and blood component collection services. Given the critical nature of the services and the urgency involved, the action is classified as a Special Notice using sole source justification, reflecting the unique capability of the American Red Cross to fulfill these essential medical supply needs promptly.