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Q523--36C255-20-AP-1585 Auto-Transfusion / Perfusion (VA-20-00037184) 589-20-2-793-0044

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36C25520Q0801Federal

Submission Closed10/09/2020, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 621991

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Human Cadaver - Based Medical Training and Program Support Services for the 44th Medical Brigade stationed at Fort Bragg Army Base, North Carolina.

Solicitation # 0012468284

The Medical Acquisition Support Office – Alpha is seeking capable vendors to provide human cadaver-based medical training and program support for the 44th Medical Brigade. The scope of work includes the procurement and delivery of up to 20 ethically sourced, non-dissected perfused whole-body cadaver specimens annually, which must be serologically negative for HIV, Hepatitis B/C, and Syphilis. The contractor is responsible for providing refrigerated transportation to primary performance sites at Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, GA; and Fort Polk, LA. Additionally, the contractor must provide rental medical equipment and consumable Class VIII supplies, such as surgical packs, tourniquets, and simulated blood. The requirement includes providing highly qualified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support up to 10 training events per fiscal year. These SMEs must be board-certified general surgeons with specific competencies in various trauma procedures, such as cricothyroidotomy and exploratory laparotomy, to serve as instructors and mentors. The anticipated contract structure consists of a base period followed by four one-year option periods. All personnel must comply with strict Installation Access Control System requirements, including Anti-Terrorism Level I and iWatch training, to gain access to military installations.

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Cadaver Medical Training SupportThe Cadaver Medical Training Support subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under W40M MRC0 West, involves providing technical and logistical assistance to prime contractors for medical training projects. The scope of work focuses on operational support for training days, specifically the preparation and management of cadavers utilizing specialized medical training lab equipment. The contract specifies a delivery requirement of 10 units of support and 10 training days per year. To ensure installation access, personnel are required to complete Anti-Terrorism Level I and iWatch training. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 621991 and is performed in the 78234 zip code area. Interested parties should note the response deadline of October 30, 2026.

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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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Limited Competition: Biospecimen Banks to support NCI National Clinical Trials Network Biospecimen Banks (NCTN Biobanks) and the NCI Early-Phase and Experimental Clinical Trials Biospecimen Bank (EET Biobank) (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Solicitation # RFA-CA-28-004

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has issued a Limited Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (RFA-CA-28-004) to support the continuation of two critical biospecimen banking resources: the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) Biobanks and the Early-Phase and Experimental Clinical Trials (EET) Biobank. The primary objective is to maintain these national resources for the collection, processing, storage, and distribution of high-quality, clinically annotated human biospecimens. These resources facilitate translational cancer research, biomarker development, and validation by providing essential specimens from NCI-funded clinical trials. The NCI intends to fund approximately six awards for fiscal year 2027, with a total estimated funding of 19 million dollars and a maximum budget of 3 million dollars in direct costs per year for a requested project period of six years. Applications will be evaluated through the NIH peer-review system based on scientific and technical merit, significance, and the adequacy of the institutional environment. Key requirements for applicants include maintaining active registrations in SAM, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov, as well as providing specific documentation regarding the current scale of operations, accomplishments, and standard operating procedures. Awardees must adhere to NCI Best Practices for Biospecimen Resources, federal human subjects regulations under 45 CFR 46, and strict cybersecurity incident reporting protocols, including notification of incidents within 48 hours of discovery. The scope of work includes managing secure informatics systems, providing specimen collection kits, and ensuring the availability of annotated biospecimens for authorized investigators.

National Institutes Of Health

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Solicitation # RFA-CA-28-004

The National Cancer Institute is issuing a limited competition Notice of Funding Opportunity, solicitation RFA-CA-28-004, to support the continuation of two critical biospecimen banking resources. These resources include the National Clinical Trials Network Biobanks, which support the NCTN and the Community Oncology Research Program, and the Early-Phase and Experimental Clinical Trials Biospecimen Bank, which supports the ETCTN and other early-phase experimental trials. The primary objective is to maintain national infrastructure for the collection, processing, storage, and distribution of high-quality, clinically annotated human biospecimens to enable translational cancer research, biomarker development, and the study of drug response and resistance. Eligible organizations must submit applications by February 12, 2027, to be considered for funding. All submissions will undergo a standard NIH peer-review process, and only meritorious applications will be selected. These banks are essential for linking biospecimens to clinical outcome data from large multi-site trials and supporting the development of novel cancer therapies through pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analyses.

National Cancer Institute

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Kidney Transplant Exemption

Solicitation # 2139277

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University has issued a notice for a single source exemption under solicitation number 2139277 to support its Kidney Transplant Program. This procurement action, which was posted on September 22, 2026, follows the approval of a CRER request by the Office of the State Comptroller on September 18, 2026. The scope of the procurement is specifically tied to the Kidney Transplant Unit having received a kidney for its program. The performance for this action is located at 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. As this is a notice of a procurement exempt from advertising, there are no competitive evaluation factors, listed contract terms, or specified contract values. The primary point of contact for this action is Purchase Associate Joanne Fraser.

State University of New York (SUNY)

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Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT) Program: Tissue Procurement Center (R24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)The National Institutes of Health is seeking a Tissue Procurement Center to support the Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT) Network. The primary goal of this initiative is to advance the understanding of biological processes and disease mechanisms driven by somatic mutations in human tissues. The center will be responsible for the collection, processing, storage, and distribution of high-quality human tissue specimens to enable functional analyses and the characterization of somatic mosaicism. The program aims to expand its existing foundation of 150 healthy donors by procuring tissues from at least 50 additional healthy individuals, reaching a total of 200. Additionally, the center will collect up to 10 special tissue cohorts, which may include clinically relevant samples, tissues suitable for culture, or organs requiring specialized handling. The awardee will collaborate with other SMaHT Stage 2 initiatives to ensure that all samples are sufficient for production-level assays.

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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General Info

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

NAICS

621991 - Blood and Organ Banks

Place of Performance

Robert J. Dole VAMC 4801 Linwood Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64128, KS

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

36C25520Q0801_2.docx

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 29

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineOct 9

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Submission Closed

10/09/2020, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeLEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

Office AddressLEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

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Colleen D Donahue-MacdonaldContract Specialist

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Full Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. This notice is a market survey and is for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR QUOTES AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. The VA NCO 15 Contracting Center has been tasked to solicit for and award Autotransfusion Services for the Kansas City VAMC, Kansas City, MO. Potential sources are responsible for the complete performance of the technical aspects of Autotransfusion Services. The contract provider will be expected to follow the rules and regulation of the VA to include utilizing the VA Electronic Health Records System (EHR) for documentation of medical care provided to patients. No solicitation is currently available at this time. The proposed project is anticipated to be a firm, fixed-price requirement. The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon the responses to this notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow up information requested. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of the Business Community to include Small Business or Large Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZONE, 8(a), etc., to complete and perform a Firm, Fixed-Price contract. After review of the responses to this sources sought announcement a synopsis and/or solicitation announcement may be published at a later time. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsive contractors. The duration of the requirement is for a base period (start TBD and end TBD) with four each one-year option periods. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this acquisition is 621991. The Small Business Size Standard for this acquisition is $35M. Please limit your response to this synopsis to five pages and please include the following information: Your company s name, addresses, point of contact, phone number, and email address. Your company s interest in submitting a proposal on the solicitation when it is issued. Your company s capability to meet the requirements. Your company s capability to perform a contract of this type and comparable work performed within the past three years to include a brief description of the project, customer s name, phone number and address, period of performance, and dollar value of the project. Your company s Business Size (Large or Small) and Socioeconomic Status (Veteran Owned, SDVOSB, HUBZONE, 8(a), etc.). Your company s Joint Venture information (if applicable and include copy of agreement) existing and potential Please provide a capability statement addressing your organization s ability to perform as a prime contractor the work described in the draft PWS (below). Index your firm s capabilities to the tasks in the draft PWS so that your firm s capabilities can be readily assessed. This is not a request for proposal and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Interested companies are asked to respond to this Sources Sought Notice no-later-than 3:00 PM (CST) on October 9, 2020. All interested companies must be registered in SAM (http://www.sam.gov/) to be eligible for award of government contracts. Please mail, fax or email your response to: Colleen Donahue-MacDonald NCO 15 Contracting Office, 3450 S. 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS; 60048, Email Address: colleen.donahue-macdonald@va.gov , Fax No. (913) 946-1198. Please reference the following in the subject line of all correspondence submitted: Onsite Autotransfusion Services. Note: Email is the preferred method when receiving responses to this notice.