Q523--Labor, equipment, management, materials, supplies, and other elements necessary to provide complete Autologous Transfusion (Cell Saver) Services. This is not a Request for Quote.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential vendors to provide Autologous Transfusion (Cell Saver) Services at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. The contractor will be required to provide all necessary equipment, supplies, and personnel to perform basic and mini autotransfusion services. The services will be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the contractor must be able to respond to urgent cases within 30 minutes. The contractor will also be required to provide a quality management program and ensure that all personnel are fully qualified and trained to perform the services. • Basic autotransfusion services will be provided for procedures with large blood loss anticipated • Mini autotransfusion services will be provided for procedures with nominal to moderate blood loss anticipated • The contractor will provide all necessary equipment and supplies, including FDA-approved equipment and disposable supplies • The contractor will be required to provide a registered nurse or certified technician for each procedure • The contractor will be required to provide a log report for each procedure, including the date, patient name, patient identification number, volume processed, volume returned, and name and signature of the nurse or technician