Q523--Autologous Transfusion Cell Saver Services Period of Performance - POP: 03/26/2026 thru 03/25/2027

This contract establishes a one-year requirement for Autologous Transfusion (Cell Saver) Services at the Wilmington VA Medical Center, supporting perioperative blood collection and transfusion to reduce allogeneic blood use and associated risks to veteran patients during various surgical procedures including vascular, trauma, gynecological, and orthopedic cases. The contractor is responsible for providing qualified personnel—registered nurses or certified technicians—along with two FDA-approved Haemonetics Elite autotransfusion machines, all consumable supplies, and maintenance services. The scope includes both basic and mini autotransfusion services, delivered on an as-needed task order basis, with 24/7 availability and guaranteed emergency response times within 30 minutes. Performance must adhere to clinical standards set by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Joint Commission, and comply with CDC, OSHA, and VA safety and privacy regulations, including HIPAA. Contract oversight includes comprehensive quality management, with 100% surveillance through direct observation by surgeons, periodic inspections, and audit of documentation and personnel credentials. The contractor must maintain strict personnel qualifications confirmed by the VA Chief of Staff and Director, including health immunizations, licensure, training, and security clearances, along with annual HIPAA privacy training and adherence to VA National Rules of Behavior. Personnel substitutions have strict notification and approval requirements. The contractor bears full responsibility for equipment readiness and upkeep, transportation costs, and labor protections such as insurance and worker’s compensation. Contract compliance is closely monitored through detailed reporting of all procedures, strict labeling of unused blood products, and adherence to federal and VA security and operational policies. The contract is unfettered by formal FAR clause listings but incorporates essential regulatory and performance directives, with no guaranteed minimum quantities, payment based on actual services rendered, and oversight handled by designated Contracting Officer Representatives at the Wilmington VA facility.