36C24725Q0509 - Special Notice - Intent to Sole Source - BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS.pdf

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This document is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for blood and blood products issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 7. The solicitation (36C24725Q0509) seeks a primary and alternate blood bank source for the Birmingham VA Medical Center, specifically targeting a vendor currently registered with the FDA under Section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. is identified as the intended alternate contractor.

The procurement falls under NAICS code 621991 (Blood Bank) with a Product Service Code of 6515, and the Small Business Administration size standard for this sector is $27.5 Million. Interested parties must submit their capability statements demonstrating competitive advantage in writing to James E. Boles Jr. via email by 4:00 PM EST on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The notice emphasizes that this is an informational document and not a formal solicitation, with the government retaining full discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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SUBJECT* BIRMINGHAM VAMC - BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 35404-5088

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24725Q0509

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE

ARCHIVE 10 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6515

NAICS CODE* 621991

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

CARL VINSON VAMC

1826 VETERANS BLVD

Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5088

POINT OF CONTACT*

James E. Boles Jr.

james.boles2@va.gov james.boles2@va.gov

478.277.2832

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS www.va.gov

EMAIL DESCRIPTION Department of Veterans Affairs

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 7, located at 1826

Veterans Blvd, Dublin, GA 31021, is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government’s intent to execute a Sole Source Award under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) specifically FAR Subpart 13.5 – Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.

The intend contractor is LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. (Alternate).

The Birmingham VA Medical Center (BVAMC) requires a primary and alternate source for the procurement of blood and blood products by a Blood Bank who is currently registered and/or licensed with the FDA, Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended, 21 USC Section 260.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 621991 –

Blood Bank. The Product Service Code is 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this sector is $27.5 Million.

This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing, via email, to James E. Boles Jr. at james.boles2@va.gov. All interested parties who are responsible, certified, and capable, may identify their interest no later than, 4:00 PM EST, Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

mailto:james.boles2@va.gov

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