Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP)

The Defense Health Agency is seeking business management support services for the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) through a Request for Information (RFI) that is classified under NAICS code 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) and PSC code R408 (Support- Professional: Program Management/Support). The contractor will provide comprehensive support including strategic planning, data analytics, process improvement, stakeholder management, records management, and communication support for ASBP's blood collection and management operations. Key technical requirements include developing strategic goals, analyzing blood management processes, creating performance metrics, supporting Walking Blood Bank procedures, maintaining memoranda of agreements with external partners, and generating reports from ASBP systems. Interested vendors must submit an 8-page capability statement in PDF format by 5 PM E.T. on October 31, 2025. It is important to note that this is a Request for Information only and not a formal Request for Proposals; the RFI is being used solely for market research and planning purposes, with no solicitation currently available and no guarantee that submissions will lead to future contract opportunities.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Competitive 8(a) set-aside, meaning only 8(a) Program-certified small businesses are eligible to respond. The anticipated contract duration is five years, though no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The RFI emphasizes that the government will not reimburse contractors for any expenses associated with preparation or participation, and all submitted capability statements will become government property. No current contractor or incumbent information has been identified in the notice. Prospective vendors should note that the government will not accept phone or email inquiries regarding the RFI, and all responses must adhere strictly to the instructions provided in the RFI attachment document. The submission of this RFI represents the beginning of the government's market research efforts to inform its acquisition strategy for this business management support contract.