Indefinite Delivery Contract 36C24422D0020

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to The American National Red Cross, doing business as American Red Cross, a major supplier of blood and blood products to the federal government. The $331,324.59 contract, which is not set aside, has an ultimate completion date of November 30, 2026. Under this IDC, the American Red Cross will provide critical blood products, including whole blood, blood components, and specialized laboratory services, to support healthcare operations at VA facilities within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VISN 4). The contract allows the VA to efficiently order blood supplies, laboratory testing, and related services on an as-needed basis to meet the transfusion needs of eligible veterans. The American Red Cross maintains several high-value Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with the VA and Department of Defense to rapidly deliver a reliable supply chain of medical commodities and services across military treatment facilities, VA medical centers, and research institutions.

The task orders issued under this IDC demonstrate the American Red Cross's role as a prime contractor for the delivery of blood products to VISN 4 facilities. These firm fixed-price delivery orders, valued at $68,027.62, $66,210.44, $60,583.22, and $39,336.08, have completion dates ranging from November 30, 2022 to November 30, 2025. The original solicitation outlines detailed requirements for the contractor to provide blood and blood components that meet FDA regulations, maintain proper storage and shipping conditions, and offer specialized reference laboratory support services to the Altoona VA Medical Center and its patients. This contract supports the VA's mission of delivering quality healthcare to veterans by ensuring a reliable supply of critical medical commodities.