Blood Products and Services

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office has published a Special Notice regarding blood products and services for Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Butner in North Carolina. This notice announces a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a sole source purchase order with the American Red Cross. The procurement is categorized under blood and organ banks (NAICS 621991) and reference laboratory testing (PSC Q301). The notice was posted on April 3, 2026, with the same date serving as the due date. The Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks to award this contract based on the determination that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's specialized requirements.

The primary objective of this procurement is to secure 24/7 blood products and transfusion-related laboratory services essential for inmate healthcare at FCC Butner. The American Red Cross has been identified as the sole capable provider due to its participation in the American Rare Donor Program, a critical capability determined necessary for the facility's inmate population. The contract encompasses a base year plus two option years with an estimated total cost of $318,405.27 and requires the contractor to provide screened and certified blood products including leukoreduced red blood cells, single donor platelets, antibody identification services, compatibility screening, and specialized testing such as sickle cell screening, cytomegalovirus screening, and rare blood type identification. Market research confirmed that only one vendor in North Carolina possesses the capability to participate in the American Rare Donor Program. The contracting officer has determined that the American Red Cross's pricing is fair, reasonable, and consistent with market rates based on past performance. This sole source procurement was approved on March 12, 2026, under the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3).