6506--Blood Products - 5 Year ID/IQ
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 4, is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract for Blood Products and Related Services for the Lebanon VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Lebanon, PA. This unrestricted acquisition aims to secure a reliable source for patient treatment. Quotes are due February 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation seeks to procure a comprehensive range of blood products and associated services to support patient care at the Lebanon VAMC. The objective is to ensure a consistent and high-quality supply of blood components for human administration and reference testing.
Key requirements include:
- Blood Products: Leukoreduced red blood cell units, apheresis platelets, Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), pooled cryoprecipitate, autologous red blood cells, and directed donation red blood cells. All products must adhere to AABB and FDA standards.
- Services: Antigen typing, washed red blood cell units, irradiation, sickle cell negative units, CMV negative units, HLA typing, and various patient reference testing services.
- Delivery: Scheduled daily deliveries (Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 4 PM), with provisions for off-hours, weekend, and holiday deliveries. STAT orders require delivery within 2 hours, and ASAP orders within 4 hours.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor must maintain CLIA certification, and products must meet AABB and FDA standards, with specific shelf life requirements. Notifications for certain donor test results (HIV, HCV) and regulatory recalls are mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ).
- Performance Period: A five-year ID/IQ contract, anticipated from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. One-year unilateral task orders will be issued.
- Estimated Value: The contract has a maximum value of $40 Million, with a minimum guaranteed amount of $1,000.00.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Victoria.Droz@va.gov. Offerors must complete SF 1449 (blocks 12, 17, 30, and Section B.2 Price Schedule) and provide both a technical and past performance quotation.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. The Government will select the most advantageous offer.
- Deadline: Quotes are due by February 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- This is an unrestricted acquisition.
- NAICS Code: 621991 (Blood and Organ Banks) with a size standard of $40 Million.
- All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.
Point of Contact
For inquiries, contact Victoria Droz, Contract Specialist, at Victoria.Droz@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.