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6506--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Lab Supplies (Blood) Erie VA Medical Center - Erie, PA

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36C24426Q0612Federal

Submission Closed08/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 621991

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6505--Human Blood and Blood Products

Solicitation # 36C25727Q0049

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a single-award, firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center. This procurement is for the supply and delivery of human blood and blood products, as well as guidance in clinical pathology procedures, to support the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Health Care Center within the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, Texas. The government is pursuing this as a sole source procurement under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, asserting that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. The contractor must maintain AABB and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation and hold an unrevoked U.S. license from the FDA Bureau of Biologics. Key operational requirements include 24/7/365 availability and a tiered delivery system: STAT orders must be delivered within 60 minutes, ASAP orders within 2 hours, and routine orders within 24 hours. All products must be collected via closed systems under aseptic conditions, labeled according to the ABO Blood Group System and Rh type, and transported in compliance with FDA, AABB, and DOT regulations to ensure proper temperature maintenance. Acceptance of deliveries is based on STVHCS Blood Bank criteria, including physical appearance, contamination checks, and specific shelf-life minimums for red blood cells, plasma, and cryoprecipitate.

257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)

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National Institutes Of Health

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Kidney Transplant Exemption

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State University of New York (SUNY)

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National Institutes Of Health

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Blood SamplesThe Department of Commerce is seeking to procure healthy GMP-grade Leukopaks and fresh healthy whole blood samples. These biological materials will be utilized for forensic DNA testing, the production of standard reference materials, the execution of inter-laboratory studies, and the publication of allele frequencies. This requirement is listed as a forecast with the place of performance located in Gaithersburg. The procurement falls under NAICS code 621991, and interested parties may coordinate with the designated point of contact, Daniel Dender, or the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.

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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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Continuation and Expansion of the National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank for Translational Research (U24)The National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank, managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under the Department of Health and Human Services, is a translational research initiative focused on advancing biomedical research for malignant mesothelioma. This forecast opportunity aims to expand the existing virtual registry and tissue bank by integrating additional biospecimens, such as frozen tumor tissues, blood, DNA, and protein samples, with comprehensive demographic and clinical data. By providing a shared repository of genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data, the project supports the identification of early disease signs, the development of prognostic biomarkers, and the creation of improved treatment options. The primary objective is to enhance the bank's capacity as a critical resource for the clinical science community and biomedical researchers. This effort is categorized under NAICS code 621991 and is designed to facilitate the sharing of high-quality specimens and data to accelerate breakthroughs in mesothelioma research.

Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

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Deceased Donor Organ Recovery ServicesThis contract involves the clinical and logistical coordination necessary for the recovery of deceased donor organs at hospital settings. The scope includes organizing surgical teams and managing donor cases to ensure the efficient and effective retrieval of organs for transplant purposes. The services are designed to support hospital operations and facilitate timely donor organ recovery, which is critical for successful transplantation outcomes. Awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4, the contract is classified under the NAICS code 621991, which pertains to ambulatory health care services. Although specific details such as the place of performance, solicitation number, and point of contact are not provided, the contract clearly targets the provision of specialized clinical support in organ procurement, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to healthcare and transplant services.

244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 4 in Pittsburgh, intends to award a sole source contract to the Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania & Western New York for the supply of blood and blood components and specialized immunohematology reference laboratory services to the Erie VA Medical Center. The contract will be awarded under simplified acquisition procedures using firm pricing over a five-year period, with the sole justification being the vendor’s unique ability to deliver critical blood products within one hour of notification due to its proximity to the medical center. The required items include leukoreduced packed red blood cells, pathogen-reduced platelets, fresh frozen plasma, washed and re-washed red blood cells, and an annual immunohematology reference service, along with associated tariff surcharges and after-hours delivery fees. All responsible vendors are invited to submit written capability statements prior to the deadline of August 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time, demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement, including direct supplier confirmation, relevant contract history, performance details, and customer contacts. Responses must include the company name, SAM UEI number, address, point of contact information, and business size certification. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 621991 with a $40 million size standard, and submissions must be sent via email to the designated contracting officer. The government retains full discretion to proceed with sole source award regardless of any responses received, and no submissions will be accepted after the deadline.

General Info

Sole source five-year contract to Community Blood Bank for rapid blood supply and lab services to Erie VA Medical Center.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

NAICS

621991 - Blood and Organ Banks

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Lab Supplies (Blood) Erie VA Medical Center - 36C24426Q0612

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 31

special-notice

Response DeadlineAug 10

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Submission Closed

08/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

Contacts1 person available

OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

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Mickeya LinzieContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Procurement Office East (RPOE), Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4) intends to award a sole source contract pursuant to RFO FAR 6.103-1 to Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania & Western New York located at 2646 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16508. Simplified acquisition procedures will be used, and the resulting contract will be firm priced for a five-year period.
The Erie VA Medical Center requires a contractor to provide Blood/Blood Components necessary for transfusion services, in addition to specialized reference laboratory support specific for immunohematology services. This service shall be provided for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Erie VA Medical Center, located in Eri, PA 16504. Based on geographical location, the Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania & Western New York is the only source that can meet the VA facility s requirement for delivery of orders within one hour of notification.
Line Item Description Annual Qty 1 Leukoreduced Packed Red Blood Cells 65 2 Pathogen Reduced Platelets 5 3 Fresh Frozen Plasma 2 4 Washed Red Blood Cells 1 5 Re-washed Red Blood Cells 1 6 Immunohematology Reference Service 1 7 Tariff Surcharge 24 8 After Hours Delivery Fee 12
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any responsible firm that believes it can meet the requirement shall give written notification and capability statements prior to the response due date and time. Vendors shall indicate if they are the direct supplier or service provider of the items and/or authorized reseller/distributor. Supporting evidence shall be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirement and shall include relevant experience along with the applicable contract number(s), total contract dollar amount, contract period of performance, details of the relevant supply and/or services, and customer point of contact with corresponding telephone number and email address.
Responses shall include following information: 1. Company Name 2. SAM UEI Number 3. Company s Address 4. Point of Contact Information (title, phone number and email address) 5. Business Size
Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information provided will not be returned.
Responses are due by Monday, 8/10/2026 at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Responses shall be submitted via email to Mrs. Mickeya Linzie at mickeya.linzie@va.gov.
The NAICS code for this acquisition is 621991 (Blood and Organ Banks) and the size standard is $40 million.