6506--Intent to Sole Source - BLOOD, BLOOD PRODUCTS, AND APHERESIS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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), specifically Network Contract Office 02 (36C242), has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Greater Metropolitan Community Blood Services. This contract is for the supply of blood and blood components to hospitalized veterans at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center and New York Harbor sites. This is not a request for proposals, but interested parties may submit expressions of interest by March 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The sole source contract will cover the supply of various blood and blood components, including but not limited to:
- Red Blood Cells (Leukocyte reduced, Irradiated, CMV Negative, Washed)
- Fresh Frozen Plasma, Plasma Frozen within 24 hrs, Plasma Cryoprecipitate Reduced
- Cryoprecipitate AHF (Pooled and single)
- Irradiated products (Whole Blood, Red Blood Cells, Platelet Concentrate, Apheresis)
- CMV Negative Components, Hemoglobin S (Hgbs) Negative Blood Products
- Platelets (7 Day Delayed-Irradiated, Psoralen Treated, HLA Matched)
- Apheresis Products (Plateletpheresis - Leukocyte Reduced, Single Donor)
- Shipping and handling for supplemental and emergency orders, including 8-hour and 2-hour delivery options, and hospital pickup.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Requirements Contract
- Period of Performance: One order period of five (5) years, with five (5) distinct pricing periods:
- Pricing Period 1: 10/01/2026 - 9/30/2027
- Pricing Period 2: 10/01/2027 - 9/30/2028
- Pricing Period 3: 10/01/2028 - 9/30/2029
- Pricing Period 4: 10/01/2029 - 9/30/2030
- Pricing Period 5: 10/01/2030 - 9/30/2031
- Set-Aside: N/A
- Expressions of Interest Due: March 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
Evaluation
This is an intent to award a sole source contract. The government will consider Expressions of Interest (EOI) from other interested parties. Submissions should include detailed data concerning capabilities, pricing, and technical information. A determination to compete the contract is at the government's discretion based on responses received.
Additional Notes
- Solicitation Number: 36C24226Q0392
- NAICS Code: 621991 (Blood and Blood Banks)
- Point of Contact: Vivian Lu, Contract Specialist, Vivian.Lu4@va.gov, 773-999-2988.