Q999--Blood and Blood Components

This is sources sought announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified businesses with special interest in seeking VA certified Service-Disabled Veteran owned Business (SDVOSB); Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Small Business for small business concerns. No solicitation is being issued at this time. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Your responses will be due by Monday, March 18, 2024, 10:00AM (EST) to the point of contact listed below. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, and the Salem and Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center anticipate a five (5) year contract with a base plus four (4) option years from 10/1/2024 through 9/30/2029 delivery for Blood and Blood Components. This is a VHA Directive requirement for the facility to obtain equipment.

Places of Delivery:

Salem VA Health Care System

1970 Roanoke Boulevard

Salem, VA 24153

Hunter Holmes McGuire/Richmond VA Medical Center

1201 Broad Rock Boulevard

Richmond, VA 23249

The appropriate NAICS Code 621991 and the small business size standard are $40.0M interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. ALL INQUIRIES SHALL BE MADE TO: Contracting Specialist: LaToya Glover; NCO 6, Fayetteville, North Carolina; email: LaToya.Glover2@VA.GOV