6505--Whole Blood & blood products for ViSN 8 facilities

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (ViSN 8) is soliciting whole blood and blood products for six Florida-based VA healthcare facilities: Bay Pines Healthcare System, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Miami VA Healthcare System, Orlando VA Medical Center, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, and West Palm Beach VAMC. The successful contractor must be an FDA-registered or licensed blood bank entity accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), the College of American Pathologists (CAP), or the Joint Commission. The procuring agency requires that contractors deliver compatible and safe blood products along with related blood services and therapeutic services to meet patient conditions across the ViSN 8 network. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the presolicitation notice, bidders should anticipate assessment based on their FDA registration status, accreditation credentials, service delivery capabilities, and ability to support multiple VA medical centers. The response deadline is January 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with the solicitation number 36C24826R0066 classified under Product Service Code 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) and NAICS Code 621991 (Blood and Organ Banks).

This procurement carries no set-aside designations, indicating full and open competition. The presolicitation notice does not identify any current incumbents, potential contractors, or specific award values and budget ranges. Additionally, the notice does not specify quantities of blood products required, pricing structures, or performance timelines beyond the response deadline. The contracting office is located at the Orlando VA Healthcare System in Orlando, Florida (zip code 32827), and the full solicitation documents will provide additional details regarding place of performance and other contract specifications. The presolicitation period allows potential bidders to prepare comprehensive proposals and seek clarification before the formal solicitation is released.