6640--Blood Product Supplier for Salisbury and Asheville
Overview
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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) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing Blood and Blood Products for the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC, and the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. This is a Sources Sought notice, not a request for bids or proposals. Responses are due by 8:00 AM EST on June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA Medical Centers require routine, as-soon-as-possible, and STAT delivery of blood and blood products. Key requirements include:
- Providing blood and blood products to Level 1a and 1b VA Medical Centers.
- Potential to serve as a reference lab for specimens beyond the medical center's scope.
- All supplies must be FDA approved.
- At least three (3) routine scheduled deliveries of blood products per week.
- Ability to order additional STAT blood products 24/7 for emergent situations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- NAICS Code: 621991 (Blood and Organ Banks)
- Size Standard: $40 Million
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, by 8:00 AM EST
- Published: June 18, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested vendors should submit responses via email to Jo Ann Harris (jo.harris@va.gov) with the subject line "Blood Products for Salisbury/Asheville". Responses must include:
- Company name and address.
- Business size (large or small).
- Identification of socioeconomic categories (8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned/Veteran-Owned Small Business).
- A brief description of qualifications demonstrating the ability to meet the requirements.
Important Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The Government will not pay for any costs associated with responding to this request.