Buffy coat from healthy donor whole blood donation

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) awarded a contract to the American Red Cross on August 7, 2026, for the procurement of biological materials. The contract is valued at four hundred thirty dollars ($430) and is classified under Virginia state contracting. The American Red Cross serves as the prime contractor responsible for fulfilling the deliverable requirements outlined in this procurement action.

The contract specifies a single line item for the delivery of buffy coat derived from healthy donor whole blood donation. One unit of buffy coat, priced at $430 per unit, is to be delivered to VCU Procurement. Buffy coat—the layer of white blood cells and platelets separated during blood centrifugation—represents the primary product to be supplied under this agreement. The contract documentation does not indicate a specified performance period or contract duration beyond the award date of August 7, 2026.