Blood Products and Laboratory Reference Testing
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) has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source acquisition of Blood Products and Laboratory Reference Testing for the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) in Camp Lejeune, NC. This is not a solicitation for proposals but a justification for awarding a contract to the American Red Cross. The estimated total value is approximately $950,000.00 over a base year and four option years.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the provision of listed blood products, transportation of these products, and patient specimen testing for a specific range of referral tests. Blood products must meet FDA requirements. Non-STAT blood requests are to be delivered within requested timeframes, while STAT requests require delivery within approximately two hours, 24/7/365. Laboratory testing services, including analytical processing, analysis, reporting, and interpretation, must adhere to the laboratory manual. NMCCL, a Level 3 Trauma Center, requires these services for emergency and critical care patients, including advanced tests not available locally.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price IDIQ requirements SATO contract.
- Proposed Source: American Red Cross (CAGE Code 7D348).
- Period of Performance: Base period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, plus four (4) option years.
- Estimated Total Value: Approximately $950,000.00 for the base and all option years.
- Funding: FY26 DHP funding.
- Place of Performance: Camp Lejeune, NC 28547, United States.
Set-Aside & Justification
This acquisition is being conducted on a sole source basis due to limited vendor availability. Market research identified no other viable sources capable of fulfilling the entire requirement. The American Red Cross is cited as the sole distributor of blood products in the area, and a Memorandum of Agreement exists for credit-based product provision in exchange for military installation access for blood drives.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a sole source justification and not a solicitation for proposals. A notice of intent to sole source will be posted on SAM.gov, and any applicable capability statements received in response to that notice will be considered.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Felicia Smith at felicia.w.smith.civ@health.mil.