Opportunity
SAM #36C25226Q0606
VA Solicitation for Blood Products and Immunohematology Reference Lab Services (VISN 12)
Buyer
VA Contracting Office 252
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
August 12, 2026
Identifier
36C25226Q0606
NAICS
325414, 424210, 621991
This opportunity from the Department of Veterans Affairs (Great Lakes Acquisition Center) seeks firm-fixed-price IDIQ contracts for the supply and delivery of blood, blood components, and Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) testing services to multiple VA medical centers in Illinois and Wisconsin. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center - Contracting Officer: Teresa Beers - Participating facilities: Jesse Brown VAMC, FHCC, Hines VAMC, Madison VAMC, Tomah VAMC, Milwaukee VAMC - Products and Quantities: - Large-scale procurement of blood products, including: - Leukoreduced Red Blood Cells (up to 1,600 units per site) - Fresh Frozen Plasma (up to 150 units per site) - Pathogen Reduced Platelet Apheresis (up to 400 units per site) - Large Volume Delayed Sampling Platelet Apheresis, Cryoprecipitate (pooled), Granulocytes, and more - Pediatric and specialty blood products (e.g., pediatric red cell sets, neonate platelet aliquots) - Associated modifications: irradiation, CMV screening, HLA matching, washing, volume reduction - Restocking fees, surcharges, and import fees - Extensive laboratory and reference testing services: - Antibody identification panels, antigen typing, compatibility screens, direct antiglobulin tests, and more - Advanced IRL testing, including STAT and after-hours coverage - Transfusion medicine physician consultation and educational programs - Notable Requirements: - 24/7 delivery and support for all blood products and services - Compliance with FDA and AABB standards - Ability to provide both routine and emergency (STAT) services - Itemized pricing for all products and services, with annual option periods (up to 5 years) - Value-added services such as physician consultation and staff education - No specific OEMs or proprietary part numbers are listed; the procurement is open to qualified suppliers of blood products and reference laboratory services. - NAICS code: 325414 (Biological Product Manufacturing); PSC: 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals)
Description
BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS