R602--TransMedics Deceased Donor Organ Recovery, Perfusion, and Transportation VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contract Office 4, has awarded a contract for the procurement of deceased donor organ recovery, perfusion, and transportation services under solicitation number 36C24426P0397. This contract is assigned to TransMedics and is managed by the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, with performance expected to occur in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The North American Industry Classification System code 492110 identifies this as a service related to medical transportation, specifically involving the logistics of organ preservation and delivery critical to transplant operations. The contract was posted on July 16, 2026, and there is no set-aside designation specified, indicating it is open to full and open competition without restrictions based on business size or other categories. Thomas A. Cossentino serves as the primary point of contact as the Contracting Officer and can be reached at thomas.cossentino@va.gov for inquiries. The office responsible for this award is located at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pittsburgh, PA, 15215, and the contract supports the vital mission of facilitating timely and safe organ transport to veteran patients in need of transplants. The nature of the services requires adherence to strict medical and logistical standards to ensure organ viability, making this a high-stakes agreement tied directly to patient outcomes.