6505--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Blood Products & Reference Testing - NIHCS
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25026Q0592
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621991 Blood and Organ Banks
- PSC
- 6505 Drugs And Biologicals
- Points of contact
-
- Rachel MacRae rachel.macrae@va.gov (734) 222-4326
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Northern Indiana VA Health Care System is conducting a sole-source procurement for blood products and reference laboratory testing, with responses due by 12:00 pm on June 2, 2026. The VA intends to award under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and will negotiate solely with The American National Red Cross, 431 18th Street, Washington, DC 20006.
The requirement covers blood, blood components, and reference lab testing services for the Northern Indiana facility. The Red Cross's location enables the required two-hour turnaround time for blood products and service requests while minimizing courier costs. The VA estimates total acquisition value at $320,000 over a five-year period and will issue a firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract.
This notice is not a competitive solicitation. Interested parties may submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government, but responses must be received by the stated deadline. The Government asserts that only the proposed vendor possesses the required capabilities. Contact Rachel MacRae at rachel.macrae@va.gov for inquiries.
Notice text
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Northern Indiana VAHCS, 1700 East 38th St
Marion, IN 46953, intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source for Blood Products and reference lab testing.
The associated NAICS code for this is 621991. The vendor will be The American National Red Cross, 431 18th Street, Washington, DC 20006.
Description of Equipment or Supplies Added to Current Contract:
This procurement is for blood, blood components, and reference lab testing for the VA Northern Indiana health Care System. The American National Red Cross has been the
vendor for blood products and reference testing services for this facility for many years.
Their proximity to the VA Medical Center s current location provides the required
turnaround time (within 2 hours) for both blood products and service requests and
makes courier services more cost-effective. The total estimated value of the acquisition
is $320,000 over the course of a five-year period.
A sole source procurement is being conducted for these products and services. The
action will be awarded as a new, firm-fixed price, 5-year ordering period IDIQ contract.
It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to negotiate with only this source.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Point of contact is Rachel MacRae, e-mail rachel.macrae@va.gov.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25026Q0592.docx | DOCX document |
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