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This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only, not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 7, is seeking information on qualified contractors capable of supplying blood and blood-related products and associated testing and laboratory services to VA medical facilities in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. The anticipated contract type is a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed-price contract, with a period of performance from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031. Contractors must be capable of providing whole blood, blood components, and specialized testing (immunohematology, histocompatibility, molecular testing) on a 24/7 basis. Deliveries will be categorized as routine, ASAP (within 4 hours), and STAT (within 90 minutes). All products must meet FDA and AABB requirements. Interested contractors should provide company information, capability statement, and relevant experience. Responses are due by May 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
The bid notice states that ASAP orders must be delivered within 4 hours of request and STAT orders must be delivered to all sites within 90 minutes of the request. Routine blood and blood component orders shall be delivered as specified within 24 hours following online, telephoned, or faxed orders or mutually agreed upon shipment of inventory.
The bid notice states that payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared, detailed invoice, prepared by the contractor, validated by the contracting officers representative (COR), and submitted electronically through OB10. Invoices shall be submitted and paid monthly, in arrears, within the 1st week of the month.
The bid notice states that interested and capable respondents are requested to provide their company name, company address, company phone number, point of contact email, point of contact phone number, unique entity ID, type of small business, and a capability statement with relevant experience narratives.
The bid notice states that failure to meet acceptable quality levels may result in the withholding of payment, requirement to replace defective products/services at no additional cost, or other remedies as outlined in the contract. Persistent performance issues may lead to escalation to the contracting officer and potential termination of the contract.
