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This notice provides details for an upcoming request for proposal for blood and blood products. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 intends to release an RFP to procure whole blood and blood products for beneficiaries across its region. The resulting contract will have a one year base period and four one year options and utilize a firm-fixed price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity structure. The solicitation seeks a single vendor award and will be full and open competition without source exclusion. The RFP is scheduled for release on October 12, 2018 and questions can be directed to the point of contact by that date. The contract will service medical centers across Florida, Puerto Rico, and provide blood products to facilities in Tampa, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Miami, Gainesville, and San Juan.