Blood Products

The Indian Health Service (IHS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract to Vitalant for blood and organ bank services under NAICS code 621991. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 6.302-1 authority, which permits contracting with only one responsible source when no other qualified suppliers exist. IHS has determined that Vitalant is the sole firm capable of providing the required blood banking resources and services. This notice serves as formal notification to the contracting community of the agency's intention to proceed with a non-competitive award. The contract will support IHS's mission to provide healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency in the procurement process while allowing other potential contractors an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities before the sole-source award is finalized. Interested parties who believe they can provide the requested blood and organ banking services must submit capability statements via email to dale.clark@ihs.gov by 1:00 PM PDT on July 11, 2025, referencing notice number IHS1513831. Contractors must demonstrate they possess the necessary qualifications and resources to perform blood and organ bank services for IHS facilities. The government reserves the right to evaluate all responses and determine whether to proceed with the sole-source award or transition to a competitive procurement process. Respondents are specifically instructed not to include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in their submissions, and this notice does not constitute a request for proposals.