Opportunity
SAM #36C24626Q0746
Request for FDA-Approved Blood Bank Analyzers for Durham VA Medical Center
Buyer
Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
July 14, 2026
Identifier
36C24626Q0746
NAICS
334516
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, is seeking information from industry for the planned purchase of blood bank transfusion service analyzers for the Durham VA Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, Durham VA Medical Center - Products/Services Requested: - Two (2) FDA-approved blood bank transfusion service analyzers - Must support GEL-based testing - Required functions: blood type and screen testing, forward and reverse typing, antibody screening, antibody identification panels, unit confirmation, crossmatch testing (immediate spin and AHG phases) - Optional capability: Direct Antiglobulin Testing (DAT) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the documentation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Analyzers must be FDA-approved - GEL-based testing capability is mandatory - Optional DAT capability is requested - Equipment is intended to maintain operational continuity and high-quality patient care
Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, on behalf of the Durham VA Medical Center, is conducting market research for the purchase of blood bank analyzers.