6550--Unrestricted Solicitation - Blood Bank Products

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is soliciting an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for blood bank products and services to support the Black Hills Healthcare System at Fort Meade VA Medical Center. The procurement seeks comprehensive blood banking capabilities including RBC Leuko Reduced, Fresh Frozen Plasma, ABO Typing, Blood Compatibility Testing, and specialized blood components such as CMV Negative and Irradiated units. Contractors must provide FDA-licensed blood products, maintain AABB accreditation, and demonstrate 24/7 blood product delivery capabilities including STAT orders within 60 minutes, along with consultation services for lab technicians and clinicians. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. The proposal deadline has been extended twice through amendments, with offers now due by August 22, 2025, at 17:00 CDT.

This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified vendors regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. The contract carries a minimum guarantee of $2,000 and a maximum spending ceiling of $600,000 over the performance period. The IDIQ contract will span five ordering periods from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, providing a five-year framework for blood product procurement. Performance will occur at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center in South Dakota, where the contractor must ensure reliable and timely delivery of critical blood banking services. The solicitation includes detailed pricing requirements for multiple blood-related products and services to support the medical center's patient care operations.