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6505--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Blood Products & Reference Testing - NIHCS
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Northern Indiana VA Healthcare System, plans to exclusively negotiate a contract for blood products and reference laboratory testing services with The American National Red Cross under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, which allows for contracting with only one responsible source. The procurement involves supplying blood, blood components, and laboratory testing services necessary for the VA Northern Indiana facility. The Red Cross has been the longstanding vendor, and their close proximity enables timely delivery within two hours, enhancing service effectiveness and reducing courier costs. The contract will be a firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement spanning five years, with a total estimated value of $320,000. This sole source notice is not a solicitation and does not request competitive proposals; instead, it communicates the Government's intent to negotiate exclusively with the specified vendor, whom they deem uniquely qualified to fulfill the requirement. Interested parties wishing to argue for competitive procurement must provide compelling justification by the stated deadline, June 2, 2026. Rachel MacRae is the designated contract specialist and point of contact for this procurement. The relevant NAICS code is 621991, covering blood and laboratory testing services.
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