VISN 7 (GA/AL/SC) blood and blood related products

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) for Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VISN 7) is seeking a primary contractor to provide blood and blood-related products for medical centers in Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. The procurement focuses on supplying 13 specific blood products, including Fresh Frozen Plasma, Red Blood Cells, Platelet Pheresis, and Cryoprecipitate. Potential contractors must be FDA-registered, hold an unrevoked US license for whole blood supply, and comply with FDA and AABB standards. Interested vendors are required to submit a capability statement that includes their socio-economic status by April 10, 2025. The evaluation will likely emphasize technical compliance, capability to provide the full range of specified blood products, and ability to meet stringent delivery and quality requirements.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside for small businesses or disadvantaged vendors, making the opportunity open to all qualified providers. Contractors must demonstrate ability to provide 100% volunteer donor blood, maintain strict donor selection criteria, and execute precise delivery specifications including overnight courier shipping for non-local orders and 1-hour delivery for STAT local orders. The contract requires capability to provide emergency reference laboratory services and potential therapeutic apheresis services, with the ability to deliver emergency shipments within two hours. While specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the requirements suggests a significant, multi-year contract for a critical healthcare supply chain. The contract will cover blood product procurement for multiple VA medical centers across three southeastern states, indicating a robust and potentially high-volume opportunity.