Q523--FY26: Perfusion/Autotransfusion Service | San Juan
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), VISN 08, VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), San Juan VA Medical Center (SJVAMC), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for on-site Perfusion/Autotransfusion services. This is a brand new requirement with no incumbent, intended for market research. Responses are due March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for on-site Board Certified/Board Eligible Clinical Perfusionist/Autotransfusion Services for elective procedures and patient evaluations at the San Juan VA Medical Center. The contractor must adhere to all applicable Federal laws and regulations regarding patient and VA employee privacy, including HIPAA and VA Information Security regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Authority: Title 38 USC 8153, FAR Part 12
- Period of Performance: Base year + four (4) one-year option periods
- Place of Performance: San Juan VA Medical Center (VACHS), 10 Calle Casia, San Juan, P.R. 00926
- Product Service Code (PSC): Q523 - Specific healthcare services
- NAICS Code: 622110 - General medical and surgical hospitals
- Size Standard: $47M
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
The VA is seeking sources from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Business, and/or other than small businesses. All interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov. SDVOSB or VOSB firms must be certified on the Veterans Small Business Certification website (sba.gov). Interested parties must submit a capability statement including:
- Point of contact with phone and email
- Company name and address
- SAM.gov Unique Entity Identification code
- Socio-economic status
- Documentation relating to capability of performance
- Any other pertinent company documentation
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Due Date: March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: Electronic responses only, via email to Fernando G. Defillo
- Contracting Officer: Fernando G. Defillo
- Email: Fernando.defillo@va.gov
- Phone: (813) 796-3917
Additional Notes
This is solely a request for information for market research and planning purposes and does not guarantee a future solicitation. The VA will not pay for information received, and requests for solicitations will not be honored.