Q523-- Autotransfusion Services - Kansas City VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, awarded contract 36C25526D0039 to Perfusion.com, Inc. (Epic Specialty Staffing – Cardiovascular) on March 9, 2026, for a total amount of $382,050.00. The contract provides onsite autotransfusion services at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Missouri. The period of performance begins April 13, 2026, and runs through April 12, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods that may extend the contract through April 12, 2031. The scope of work involves providing approximately 150 hours of service annually. Contractor performance is monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) with strict acceptable quality levels, including 100 percent compliance for key personnel qualifications, licensing, and scope of practice. The contractor must adhere to comprehensive security and conduct standards, including VA Handbook 6500.6 for information assets, E-Verify requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act, and Service Contract Labor Standards for wage determinations. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Tungsten Automation and strict adherence to organizational conflict of interest certifications and whistleblower protections.