Q523--Brand Name or Equal to the American Red Cross - Autologous Transfusion Cell Saver. POP: 03/26/2026 thru 03/25/2027. Unrestricted procurement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is soliciting bids for autologous transfusion cell saver services for the Wilmington VA Medical Center under solicitation number 36C24426Q0150. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive Cell Saver services, including qualified technicians, Cell Saver Elite equipment, carts, and disposables for perioperative autologous blood collection during surgical procedures. Key contract requirements include 24/7 service availability at the medical center's operating rooms to support surgeries where significant blood loss is anticipated, with multiple service line items encompassing complete service delivery, additional time charges, stand-by services, professional services, and equipment-related fees. The award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable vendor based on cost evaluation and technical acceptability. The deadline for submission of quotes is December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST, and this is an unrestricted procurement with no set-asides designated.

This contract is an unrestricted procurement with no incumbent contractor identified in the available documentation. The performance period extends from March 26, 2026 through March 25, 2027, representing a full-year service engagement. While a specific award value is not stated in the solicitation notice, the NAICS code 621991 (Blood and Organ Banks) carries a $40 million size standard for small business classification purposes. The services will be performed exclusively at the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Delaware, providing critical support to the facility's surgical operations. Vendors must comply with the applicable Service Contract Act wage determinations for Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey as outlined in wage determination 2015-4215, which establishes minimum compensation requirements for various occupational classifications supporting the contract.