Armed Services Blood Program Multiple Blood Products Basic Order Agreement
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Priced Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for Multiple Blood Products to Blood Centers of America, Inc. (BCA). This noncompetitive award, under FAR 12.201-1 Simplified Acquisition procedures, is for the Armed Services Blood Program to ensure a surge capacity for blood supply during contingency operations. This is not a request for proposals, but interested parties may identify their capabilities. Responses are due by 4:00 PM EDT on April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This 3-year BOA will enable the procurement of large quantities of blood products to support Combatant Command requirements during contingency operations. This includes scenarios such as local or global health pandemics, humanitarian efforts, natural disasters, anti-terrorism events, war, or other military operations requiring blood support. The program addresses a Special Interest Item for the Office of the Joint Staff Surgeon and ASBPD.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Priced Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA)
- Duration: 3 years
- Set-Aside: None (explicitly states "The agency will not consider award of the requirement to small business")
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 26, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an intent to award on a noncompetitive basis. Any interested party believing they can meet the requirement may submit their interest and capabilities via email to the points of contact. Telephone responses will not be accepted. A determination by the Government not to compete the requirement is solely at their discretion. All responding vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a registered Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Cherish Young
- Email: cherish.d.young2.civ@health.mil
- Phone: 703-681-7270