Sole Source Announcement - Blood & Blood Products

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio is planning to enter into a sole source contract with the Community Blood Center located in Dayton to supply blood and blood products. This action is justified under federal regulations that allow awarding contracts to a single responsible source when no other suppliers can meet the agency's specific requirements. The critical requirement driving this sole source contract is the ability to fulfill stat or emergency blood orders within 30 minutes of the request. Market research conducted by the contracting officer found no other blood banks capable of meeting this rapid response time, which is essential for the VA’s medical operations. The announcement serves to notify the public of the intended sole source negotiation and invites any other blood banks that believe they can meet the 30-minute emergency order requirement to provide supporting evidence to the contracting officer by a specified deadline. This ensures that the VA has considered all potential suppliers before finalizing the contract. The negotiation is being managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contract Office 10 in Dayton, Ohio, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to maintaining timely access to critical medical supplies for veterans in need.