TERUFLEX BLOOD BAG SYSTEM FOR NAVAL HOSPITAL OKINAWA
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), under the Department of Defense, has awarded a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order for TERUFLEX® Blood Bag Systems to Metro Medical Equipment & Supply (MMES). This Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Sole Source award provides essential blood collection supplies for Naval Hospital Okinawa in Japan.
Scope of Work
This award covers the procurement of TERUFLEX® whole blood collection system supplies, specifically CPDA-1 solution 500 mL collection bags, quadruple (1BBQCD506A2). These supplies are critical for collecting, preparing, and storing whole blood components. The contract is structured as a drop-shipment to maintain a stable stock, with the shipping location being Cardinal Health MPS Distribution Center in Ontario, CA.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Funding Type: Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Sole Source (FAR 19.15)
- Awardee: Metro Medical Equipment & Supply (MMES)
- Award Notice Published: January 22, 2026
- Delivery Items & Dates:
- Base Period: Until September 30, 2026
- Option 1: Until September 30, 2027
- Option 2: Until September 30, 2028
- Option 3: Until September 30, 2029
- Option 4: Until September 30, 2030
Award Details
This is a sole source justification under FAR Subpart 13.5 for simplified acquisition procedures. MMES is an SBA-Certified WOSB under NAICS code 339112. Market research indicated that only Terumo's blood bags meet the specific requirements, with Terumo BCT Inc. being the manufacturer and MMES the distributor. A previous similar contract (HT94125P0050) was awarded to MMES in February 2025.
Additional Notes
This procurement is vital for supporting active-duty military personnel, their dependents, and veterans in the INDO-PACIFIC region by ensuring the availability of necessary blood bank supplies.