Kidney Import Management

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7, specifically the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, is seeking a third-party contractor to manage billing services for kidney imports acquired from Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) outside the local donor service area. This initiative aims to enable Veterans to access kidneys from across the United States, expanding transplant opportunities for the veteran population. Key requirements include demonstrated experience in kidney import management, with federal government and VA-specific experience being preferred qualifications. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), submit detailed capability statements including business information and contact details, and meet the NAICS code 621991 (Blood and Organ Banks) classification. The deadline for submitting a response to this Sources Sought Notice is November 7, 2025, at 11 AM Central Time, with solicitation number 36C247-26-AP-0053.

This Pre-Solicitation Notice carries no set-aside designation, meaning all eligible contractors may compete. No incumbent contractor information or award value ranges are specified in the available documentation, though the NAICS size standard for this category is $40 Million. The notice emphasizes that this is a Sources Sought only, indicating that a formal solicitation may or may not be issued following this market research phase. Potential contractors should be prepared to qualify under various business designations including small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, or veteran-owned small business status if applicable. The place of performance will be the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, with the procurement classified under PSC Category Q701 (Specialized Medical Support).