Blood Compatibility Testing Services

The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital (JAHVH), Orlando VA Medical Center (OVAMC) and Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) have an ongoing requirement for blood compatibility testing services. The services shall be provided on a 24-hour, 7 day a week basis (including holidays) by a blood bank entity registered and/or licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and accredited and compliant with the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). Contractor shall provide all blood transfusion and transfusion-related services, including without limitation, compatibility testing, licensed personnel, supplies and equipment. These services include the use of a contractor provided Pathologist as needed. Compatibility testing shall be defined to include all crossmatching, all type and screen, all antibody identifications, set up of all antibody elution’s, and all reference laboratory workups. Services shall include all Qualified Technical staff (including a medical director), reagents and supplies, proficiency materials, licensure and accreditation, set-up, and supervisory oversight. The contractor shall monitor blood and blood product inventories and maintain minimal levels. The contractor shall also process orders that are input into VBECS (Vista Blood Establishment Computer Software) by VA healthcare providers, to include orders from the Whole Blood Products contract.