Industry Request for Blood Bank Analyzers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, through Network Contracting Office 6 based in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking industry input on the procurement of blood bank analyzers for the Durham VA Medical Center in North Carolina. This market research initiative, identified by solicitation number 36C24626Q0746 and posted on July 8, 2026, aims to gather information from potential vendors to better understand the current market landscape, capabilities, and available technologies. The response deadline for submissions is July 14, 2026, and the effort is classified as a sources-sought notice, meaning it is not a formal solicitation for proposals but rather a preliminary step to inform future procurement decisions. There is no set-aside designation specified, indicating the opportunity may be open to all eligible businesses. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Patsy Simpson, reachable via email at Patsy.Simpson@va.gov or by phone at 757-728-7021. The intended place of performance is the Durham VA Medical Center with a zip code of 27705, confirming the end-user location for the equipment. While no NAICS code or set-aside type is provided, the organizational entity leading the effort is clearly identified as the 246-NETWORK Contracting Office 6 under the Department of Veterans Affairs. Interested parties are directed to the SAM.gov website for additional details and to submit responses through the official link provided.