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VA-SNOTE-040915-003Federal

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The VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is in the process of negotiating a contract with the American Red Cross for the supply of blood and blood components. This contract will be awarded under a sole-source justification, as authorized by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302, meaning the government intends to negotiate exclusively with the American Red Cross. However, the VA has invited all interested parties to submit written notifications of their interest along with relevant descriptive literature, specifications, or other pertinent data by September 30, 2004. These submissions will be reviewed to determine whether a competitive procurement should be pursued, though the decision to limit competition remains at the government's discretion. The solicitation, identified by number VA-SNOTE-040915-003, was posted on September 15, 2004, and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contract Office 10, based in Dayton, Ohio. While the exact place of performance and type of set-aside are not specified, the request emphasizes the requirement for blood and blood products to meet the healthcare needs of veterans at the Northern Indiana facility. Interested suppliers are encouraged to provide their qualifications and proposals to the designated contracting officer at the VA NIHCS in Fort Wayne for consideration.

General Info

VA negotiates sole-source blood supply contract with Red Cross, invites competitors by September 30, 2004.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

621991 - Blood and Organ Banks

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedSep 15

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (NIHCS), Fort Wayne, IN is entering into negotiations with the American Red Cross, 1212 E California Road, Fort Wayne, IN. All interested parties are requested to give written notification NLT September 30, 2004, including all pertinent data (descriptive literature, specifications, etc). Send information to VA NIHCS, Contracting Officer (90C), 2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. The proposed contract action is for requirements of blood and blood components for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. The determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement.