Blood and Blood Products Puget Sound VA Medical Center

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a price schedule listing various blood products and related services. It details item numbers, descriptions, contract periods, quantities, units of measure, and associated pricing (unit price and amount, though many are listed as 0.0 EA). This information is crucial for bidders to understand the potential costs associated with the items and services required for the opportunity.

• Item Number: Unique identifier for each product or service.
• Description: Name of the blood product or service (e.g., Cryoprecipitated AHF, Fresh Frozen Plasma, various testing, crossmatching, HLA typing).
• Contract Period: Indicates the base period for the pricing.
• Quantity: The number of units for each item.
• Unit of Measure: Typically 'EA' (Each) for products and services, or 'MO' (Month) for recurring services.
• Unit Price / Amount: The cost associated with each item. Many items are listed with a quantity but a unit price of 0.0, indicating potential no-cost items or placeholders.
• PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE / PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE / UNSPSC / SIC CODE: Classification codes related to the items.

This price schedule provides a detailed breakdown of the costs for specific blood products and laboratory services. Bidders should review this document to understand the pricing structure, identify which items have associated costs, and ensure their pricing strategies align with the government's expectations. The presence of 'Option' rows suggests potential for future contract modifications or extensions with associated pricing.

Note: Many items are listed with a quantity but a unit price of 0.0, which may indicate these are not currently priced or are provided at no cost. Bidders should clarify any ambiguities regarding pricing during the solicitation process.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically for blood products and testing services for the Seattle Division of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS). The government is seeking to procure these services to support eligible beneficiaries at the Portland VA Medical Center.

• Provision of blood bank products and services for veteran patients.

• Blood must be donated, not purchased.

• Services must be available 24/7, with STAT orders delivered within 1-2 hours (depending on testing needs).

• ASAP orders must be delivered within 4 hours.

• Consultative services from a pathologist trained in transfusion medicine.

• Management of blood supply within VAPSHCS via a "Haemobank" system.

• Provision of various blood products including Red Blood Cell products, Fresh Frozen Plasma, Cryoprecipitate, and platelets.

• Comprehensive list of specific blood products and laboratory testing services is detailed in the document.

• Contractor must be registered and licensed with the FDA and Department of Health and Human Services.

• Contract Type: Five-year Firm-Fixed-Price, Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts.

• Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031.

• Contract Minimum: $10,000.00

• Contract Maximum: $9,000,000.00

• Solicitation Number: 36C26026Q0551

• Offer Due Date: May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT

• Submission Method: Email to james.harris13@va.gov with Subject: 36C26026Q0551.

• Evaluation: Low-price acquisition based on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 procedures. Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to the solicitation, offers the lowest price, and whose price is fair and reasonable.

• Offerors must complete SF 1449 blocks, submit a price quote in Word or Excel, and provide a copy of their current FDA license.

• NAICS Code: 621991

• Small Business Size Standard: $40 Million

• Product Service Code (PSC): G515

• The acquisition is set aside for small businesses.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation document will be issued.

• Offerors must comply with the "Offerors Submission Checklist" in Section E to be eligible for award.

• Specific details regarding contract administration, invoicing, and security requirements are provided within the document.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5535, Revision 27) for the state of Washington, specifically for the counties of King and Snohomish. It lists various occupational classifications along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder responding to a government contract that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA) and is to be performed in King or Snohomish counties, Washington. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed the rates and benefits specified in this determination for all covered employees. Key details include:

• Occupational Wages: A comprehensive list of job titles with their minimum hourly pay rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Standard health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week) and specific provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706.
• Executive Orders: Notes on the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) for federal contractors, including specific rates and conditions for 2025.
• Vacation and Holidays: Details on paid vacation accrual (based on years of service) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Hazardous Pay: Information on differential pay for working with ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard).
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines on contractor responsibilities for providing and maintaining employee uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Instructions for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates (using Standard Form 1444) if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

Bidders should carefully review the listed occupations and associated rates to accurately price their proposals and ensure compliance with labor standards.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To obtain blood products and services for the Seattle Division of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) for dispensing to Veteran patients.

• Provide donated blood product and all laboratory testing for veteran patients at the Seattle VA Medical Center. No purchased blood product.

• Services must be available 24/7, 365 days a year.

• STAT orders require a 1-hour turn-around-time if no testing is needed, and a 2-hour turn-around-time if testing is needed, from order to delivery.

• ASAP orders require delivery within 4 hours.

• Provide consultative services 24/7 from a pathologist trained in transfusion medicine.

• Provide monthly turn-around-time reports, quarterly utilization reports, and quarterly comparison reports with similar hospitals.

• Provide monthly STAT vs. Routine reports, suspected transfusion reaction reports, and unacceptable specimen reports.

• Contractor must be registered and licensed with the FDA.

• Provide a Haemobank stocked with Red Blood Cell products and Fresh Frozen Plasma, with rotation of unused products.

• Provide platelets (pooled or apheresis) with a 5-day expiration, rotated through a VAPSHCS incubator.

• Provide all transportation services, including STAT courier services, with validated transportation methods.

• Develop customized massive transfusion protocols.

• Provide all patient history electronically via a secure internet website.

• Assist in validation and implementation of transfusion medicine equipment.

• Provide lookback and FDA reporting services.

• Comply with all regulatory agency requirements, including electronic crossmatching and antibody identification.

• Provide group O pRBCs for emergency transfusions, with rotation of unused products.

• Provide special procedures for specific patient populations (e.g., bone marrow transplant, pre-admission crossmatch).

• Manage blood supply within VAPSHCS via the Haemobank.

• All interstate shipments of blood products must have FDA approval.

• Provide a comprehensive list of specific products and testing services (detailed in the document).

• All work to be performed at the Contractor's facilities, unless specifically requested by VAPSHCS (e.g., for transfusion services in the OR).

• Contractor must be registered and licensed with the FDA.

• Compliance with all regulatory agencies' requirements.

• Security requirements include access to VA information systems, background investigations, and adherence to VA directives.

• Data breach and security incident reporting are mandated.

• Training requirements for employees accessing VA information systems.

• Government-furnished equipment includes one computer workstation.

• Packaging, packing, and shipping must comply with all regulatory and accrediting bodies.

• Inspection and acceptance criteria for blood and blood products are detailed, including visual inspection for integrity and appearance.

• Known abnormalities and their probable causes are listed, with guidance on unit usability.

• Delivery schedule for STAT and ASAP orders is specified.

• Invoicing must be submitted electronically via VA's designated system.