Blood Products and Reference Testing
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- Solicitation number
- 12278224
- Agency
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Defense Health Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621991 Blood and Organ Banks
- PSC
- 6506 Blood And Blood Products
- Place of performance
- Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 28547, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Health Agency is conducting market research through this sources sought announcement to identify qualified contractors capable of providing blood products and reference laboratory testing services at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The procurement encompasses blood products including red blood cells, platelets, fresh/frozen plasma, and cryoprecipitate, along with external advanced laboratory testing services covering HLA, IRL, molecular testing, national references, and neutrophil testing. Contractors must provide these products and services on an as-needed, on-demand basis with stringent turnaround requirements of one hour for STAT requests, four hours for ASAP requests, and 24-48 hours for routine requests, operating 24/7/365 including federal holidays. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating all transportation, shipment, transit, and delivery logistics, while ensuring all testing is performed by personnel with credentials meeting Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) requirements. Interested sources must submit detailed capability statements including management, technical, and cost information by August 20, 2025, with responses classified under NAICS code 621991 for Blood and Organ Banks.
This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and will be available to all qualified contractors meeting the specified requirements. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the announcement, nor are any potential award values or budget ranges disclosed at this market research stage. The estimated contract structure includes a base year performance period followed by four one-year option periods, creating a potential maximum contract duration of five years. Laboratory testing results must be delivered within 48 hours of specimen receipt, and the contractor must arrange transportation for all sample collections and deliveries. The procurement falls under Product Service Code 6506 for Blood and Blood Products, indicating the specialized nature of the medical supply and testing services required. All responses and capability demonstrations must provide convincing evidence of the contractor's ability to meet the demanding operational requirements and maintain continuous service availability.
Notice text
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses to this source sought notice must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is strictly for market research and determine interest and capability of potential qualifications of firms relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 621991.
The Defense Health Agency is seeking sources to provide Blood Products and Reference Laboratory Testing services at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, NC 28547. The blood products include but are not limited to red blood cells, platelets, fresh/frozen plasma, cryoprecipitate with the addition of product attributes, and universal typing. The products will be on an as needed and on demand basis with an expedited turnaround time of one (1) hour for STAT requests, four (4) hours for ASAP requests, and 24 to 48 hours for routine requests, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year including federal holidays. Contractor will coordinate transport for the shipment, transit, and delivery as well as provide containers for pick up and drop off. The external advanced and confirmatory laboratory testing of blood encompasses HLA, IRL, Molecular testing, National references, and Neutrophil testing with receipt of testing results within 48 hours of receiving the specimen. The contractor shall arrange for transportation of the samples. Testing shall be performed by personnel with credentials commensurate with the testing difficulty in accordance with the Clinical Laboratory Improve Act (CLIA) of 1988.
The estimated period of performance for this requirement is a base year with four one-year option periods.
Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work. Capability statements shall not exceed five (5) 8x11 pages using a font no smaller than 10 point.
A request for documentation or additional information will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source contract.
Capability statements are due by 12:00 PM EST 20 August 2025. Capability statements shall be submitted by email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following: Felicia W. Smith at felicia.w.smith.civ@health.mil, with the subject line: Blood Products and Reference Testing
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Products and Reference Testing | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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