Opportunity
SAM #36C26326Q0753
Blood Products, Reference Laboratory Testing, and Apheresis Services for Omaha VA Medical Center
Buyer
VA Health Administration Center 23 (VHA NCO 23)
Posted
May 25, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
36C26326Q0753
NAICS
621991
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified sources to provide blood products and related laboratory services for the Omaha VA Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) - Nebraska Western-Iowa VA Health Care System - Products and Services Requested: - Blood products including leukoreduced red blood cell units, blood components, and plasma derivatives - Reference laboratory testing services (must maintain CLIA certification and appropriate accreditations) - Therapeutic apheresis services (separation/removal of blood components, reinfusion, replacement fluids) - Donor mobile operations (trained staff, supplies, and equipment for on-site blood collection) - Delivery and Performance Details: - 24/7 delivery and emergency support for blood products and services - Services performed at Omaha VA Medical Center Laboratory, main hospital building, Room 2291 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All blood products must be procured from volunteer donors and comply with FDA and AABB standards - Reference lab testing must maintain CLIA certification - Emergency apheresis support subject to staffing - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; potential suppliers must meet regulatory and accreditation standards - Contract Structure: - Firm-fixed price, five-year IDIQ contract (base year plus four option years)
Description
SOURCES SOUGHT: 36C26326Q0753 - Blood Products, Reference Laboratory Testing, Apheresis Services for the Omaha VA Medical Center of the Nebraska Western-Iowa Health Care System, Omaha NE.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, on behalf of the Nebraska Western-Iowa VA Health Care System (NWIVAHCS) is conducting market research to learn of the availability and capability of business sources qualified to provide the items listed below. All business sizes are encouraged to reply at this stage. Your response should include answers to the questions below to help us determine if socioeconomic set-aside procedures, small business set-aside procedures, or unrestricted procedures will be used.
See attached the full Sources Sought and Attachment A for list of Blood Products.
HOW TO RESPOND: All responses must have the VA RFI Number: 36C26326Q0753 in the Subject Line of the email!!! All responses must be received no later than 05:00 PM CT, Monday, June 8, 2026 All responses must be emailed to: Joseph.Bennett@va.gov