36C24226Q0979.docx

This is a Special Notice announcing the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source contract for blood, blood products, and apheresis services. The solicitation number is 36C24226Q0979, issued by the Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 (VISN 2), specifically through the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York. The response deadline is September 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with the notice to be archived 30 days after the response date. The product service code is 6506 (medical and surgical supplies and devices), with a corresponding NAICS code of 621991 (blood and organ banks).

The contracting officer is Aleta Jennette, who can be reached at Aleta.Jennette@va.gov or (914) 737-4400 extension 2068. The contracting office is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468-3904. This sole source award represents a follow-on contract, indicating a continuation of existing blood and blood product procurement. No recovery act funds are involved in this procurement.