Supply of Antihuman Globulin (Coombs) Reagents

The contract pertains to the supply of polyspecific and monospecific antihuman globulin reagents used in blood compatibility testing to detect IgG and complement-coated red blood cells, critical for accurate transfusion medicine. These reagents are essential for the Coombs test, enabling healthcare providers to identify antibodies or complement proteins bound to red blood cells, which helps prevent adverse transfusion reactions. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 325413, indicating it involves the manufacture of medical and laboratory reagents, and is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through its 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16. Performance of the work is required to be carried out with a place of performance located in Jackson, Mississippi, with a zip code of 39216. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by July 15, 2026, indicating a short, five-day response window for interested vendors to meet the urgent needs of the VA’s blood banking and transfusion services.