36C25727Q0065.docx
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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office seeking to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying blood bank reagents for the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) in Dallas, Texas. The notice is solely for market research and planning purposes to determine acquisition strategy and does not constitute a formal solicitation or binding commitment. Interested vendors must submit electronic capability statements in PDF or Word format by November 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time to Teresa Arzola at Teresa.Arzola@va.gov with the subject line "Sources Sought - Blood Bank Reagents - VA North Texas HCS." Submissions should include place of manufacture information for all reagents and will be evaluated to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition approach.
The requirement covers blood bank reagents for manual blood typing and serum antibody detection and identification testing used in cross-matching blood for transfusions. Specific estimated yearly requirements include ALBAcyte A1 Cells (52 units), A2 Cells (13 units), B Cells (52 units), IgG Sensitized Cells—weak (26 units), Antibody ID Panel 16-cell (7 units), and C3 Coated Red Blood Cells (13 units). The anticipated contract period spans from May 1, 2027, through April 30, 2032, consisting of a base year and four option years. Performance will occur at the Transfusion Medicine Unit, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at 4500 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas 75216. Key requirements include FDA approval documentation, defined quality plans, adequate supply availability, FOB Destination shipping terms, and appropriate containers for reagent shipment. The anticipated NAICS code is 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) with Product Service Code 6550.
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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Blood Bank Reagents |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 78240 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C25727Q0065 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 11-05-2026 9:00 AM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6550 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 325413 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department Of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 17
5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Teresa Arzola teresa.arzola@va.gov 210.740.3729
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| Department of Veteran Affairs |
Dallas VA North Texas HealthCare System
ATTN: Pathology & Laboratory Service
4500 S. Lancaster Rd.
Dallas TX
| POSTAL CODE |
| 75216 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| U.S Department of Veterans Affairs |
| AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS |
| Teresa.Arzola@va.gov |
| EMAIL DESCRIPTION |
| VA EMAIL |
DESCRIPTION
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for quote (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), or invitation for bid (IFB). No solicitation is currently available. This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes to conduct market research and determine the availability and capability of qualified sources prior to determining the appropriate acquisition strategy.
I. General Information
- Agency/Office: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), 4500 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas, TX. 75216
- Place of Performance: VA North Texas Health Care System, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS), Microbiology Laboratory, Dallas, Texas.
- Anticipated NAICS: 325413 – In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- Anticipated PSC: 6550– In-Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets.
The Government is seeking to identify responsible vendors capable of providing Blood Bank Reagents, used to perform patient manual blood typing and serum antibody detection and identification to be used in the Transfusion Medicine Unit, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services at VANTHCS.
II. Description of Requirement Transfusion Medicine Unit, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services (P&LMS) at the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), Dallas, TX is seeking blood reagents used to perform patient manual blood typing and serum antibody detection and identification testing used for cross matching blood for transfusions.
The contemplated purchase includes, at a minimum:
The Contractor shall provide reagent supplies as requested by VANTHCS staff to perform blood bank manual blood typing and serum antibody detection and identification testing used for cross matching blood for transfusions.
Estimated Yearly Requirements:
| Item # |
| Description/Part Number* |
| Qty |
| Unit |
| 1 |
| Z401U, ALBAcyte A1 Cells |
| 52 |
| EA |
| 2 |
| Z406U, ALBAcyte A2 Cells |
| 13 |
| EA |
| 3 |
| Z411U, ALBAcyte B Cells |
| 52 |
| EA |
| 4 |
| Z4411U-1, ALBAcyte IgG Sensitized Cells (weak) |
| 26 |
| EA |
| 5 |
| Z473U, ALBAcyte Antibody ID Panel (16-cell) |
| 7 |
| EA |
| 6 |
| Z482U, ALBAcyte C3 Coated Red Blood Cells |
| 13 |
| EA |
Period of Performance:
· Base Year: 05/01/2027-04/30/2028
· Option Year 1: 05/01/2028-04/30/2029
· Option Year 2: 05/01/2029-04/30/2030
· Option Year 3: 05/01/2030-04/30/2031
· Option Year 4: 05/01/2031-04/30/2032
Location: The manual testing will be performed in Transfusion Medicine Unit, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service, VA North Texas Health Care System, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216.
III. Performance requirements:
Performance Requirements: The following are required:
1. Packing and Delivery:
a. All Shipping/Freight Charges will be FOB Destination unless noted otherwise by vendor and communicated to the contracting officer prior to award.
b. The reagents shall be delivered at the time specified when the order is placed. The Contractor will furnish appropriate containers for shipment of the reagents.
1. Vendor must be approved by the FDA and shall provide documentation of approval.
1. Vendor must have a defined Quality plan, and Adequate supplies available.
IV. Submission Instructions Interested and capable vendors should submit an electronic capability statement and include the place of manufacture for all reagents listed in the sources sought via email in PDF or Word format by November 5, 2026, by 9:00 AM Central Standard Time.
- Teresa Arzola
- Email: Teresa.arzola@va.gov
- Subject line: “Sources Sought – Blood Bank Reagents – VA North Texas HCS”
No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses received will be used solely for market research and planning purposes to assist the Government in determining an appropriate acquisition strategy (e.g., small business set‑aside or unrestricted). Submission of a capability statement is voluntary and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract, nor will the Government pay for information submitted in response to this Sources Sought.
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