Q508--Therapeutic Apheresis Services at the Jesse Brown VAMC & Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 seeks therapeutic apheresis services at two facilities—the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois and the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois—through an IDIQ contract with proposals due July 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. An amendment posted July 13, 2026 clarifies service scope and contractor responsibilities.

The contract covers a five-year ordering period with an estimated minimum guaranteed annual order of $78,000, based on fixed unit rates for two line items: approximately 17 procedures annually at Jesse Brown VAMC and approximately 23 procedures annually at Hines VAH. The incumbent contractor, VITALANT (BPA 36C25220A0026, Scottsdale, Arizona), held the prior award until January 31, 2026.

The contractor must provide all equipment and supplies (except replacement fluids) and qualified personnel to perform routine and emergency Plasmapheresis and Leukapheresis procedures 24/7/365, including federal holidays. The contractor furnishes and compensates the Medical Director; VA provides all medications and saline. Routine appointments require 12-hour notice and a 2-hour arrival window; emergency procedures require 4-hour response time. Services must be scheduled telephonically or by fax.

Contractor personnel must hold current medical licenses and certifications (RN or allied health professional), obtain background investigations, complete security and privacy training, maintain medical liability insurance, and comply with HIPAA and VA confidentiality requirements. The contractor must certify compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act and E-Verify requirements. Award will be made on best value considering price and non-price factors including experience and qualifications. NAICS 561320; PSC Q508.