NIGP 27116: Blood Cell Processing and Storage Solutions

NIGP 27116 Blood Cell Processing And Storage Solutions, an Item code, encompasses the procurement of processed blood components and related laboratory services that state and local hospitals and health systems source to support transfusion medicine and clinical operations. State and local buyers under this code are primarily public hospital systems and county health departments seeking reliable supply chains for red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, cryoprecipitate, and associated immunohematology and reference laboratory support. Vendors in this space must hold FDA, CLIA, AABB, and relevant state licensure; maintain substantial liability coverage (typically $1 million per occurrence for general and professional liability); and comply with HIPAA, state collection and distribution authorization, and federal health care program debarment rules. Issuing bodies are predominantly county-operated public hospital systems and integrated delivery networks within larger health authority structures.

The County of San Mateo is currently procuring blood products and blood services for San Mateo Medical Center via RFP (solicitation 660002627259), with proposals due August 28, 2026. The solicitation calls for twice-daily Monday–Friday delivery and once-daily weekend delivery of red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, and pooled cryoprecipitate, along with immunohematology lab services and reference lab support; anticipated annual volumes include approximately 888 units of red blood cells, 85 units of single donor platelets, 49 units of fresh frozen plasma, and 8 units of pooled cryoprecipitate. Vendors must demonstrate five years of prior experience, be licensed and authorized under California law, and maintain workers' compensation insurance per state mandate. A 5 to 10 percentage point local-business preference applies; the contract term is five years with award based on best overall value. Questions are due August 7, 2026. No incumbent is identified and no contract value is disclosed.