VISN 7 Blood and Blood-Related Products

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 7, has issued a sources sought notice under solicitation number 36C24726Q0911 to conduct market research for the procurement of blood and blood-related products and associated testing and laboratory services. The intended scope covers VA medical facilities across Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. The agency plans to establish a five-year, firm-fixed-price Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an anticipated period of performance from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031. This notice is for planning purposes only and is not a formal solicitation for proposals or quotes. Qualified contractors must be capable of providing whole blood and blood components, including allogeneic and autologous types, and performing ABO and Rho(D) typing and transfusion-transmitted disease marker testing. All products and services must strictly adhere to FDA and AABB regulations, with specific requirements for closed-system collection under aseptic conditions and unique FDA-approved donor identification. Delivery requirements include routine orders within 24 hours and emergency services available at all times, with some delivery windows as short as 90 minutes. Interested respondents under NAICS 621991 must provide company details, a SAM.GOV Unique Entity ID, a capability statement, and a relevant experience narrative. Mandatory certifications include FDA registration, CLIA certification, and the employment of personnel with ASCP Board of Certification. Additionally, contractors must hold the necessary licenses to operate in South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. Responses must be submitted via email to the primary point of contact by the specified deadline.