WSNC Blood and Blood Products RFI

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a blood supplier to procure, transfer, and provide blood and blood components for patients across the Western States Network Consortium (WSNC), which encompasses Veterans Integrated Service Networks 17, 19, 20, 21, and 22. The acquisition aims to consolidate blood product contracts at a regional or national level, with plans to award at least one Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to qualified contractors. Potential suppliers must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in supporting specified geographical areas, including states like Texas, California, Arizona, and Nevada. Contractors are required to submit detailed information about their company, including capabilities, geographical coverage, product lists, business size, existing contracts, and courtesy pricing. The response deadline is June 11, 2025, at 4 PM PDT, with electronic submissions to be sent to michael.allred1@va.gov.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity, making it open to contractors of various business sizes. The VA is seeking blood products including Leukoreduced Red Blood Cells, Apheresis Platelets, Plasma, and Cryoprecipitate, with stringent requirements for product availability, medical director consultation, licensure, and certification. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract will cover multiple states and potentially serve a significant number of VA Medical Centers. The NAICS code 621991 for Blood and Organ Banks and PSC code 6506 for Blood and Blood Products categorize the procurement. Contractors will need to demonstrate high-quality standards, reliable delivery capabilities, and the ability to meet the complex medical needs of veterans across the western United States.