Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a qualified supplier to provide FDA‑approved blood and blood components to the Salisbury VA Medical Center and Asheville VA Medical Center in North Carolina. The award will be a three‑year contract (10/01/2026 – 09/30/2029) with three annual pricing periods. The contractor must deliver a full range of blood products (red cells, platelets, plasma, cryoprecipitate, etc.), support emergency deliveries, maintain 24/7 telephone/online support, and comply with extensive FDA, AABB, and VA accreditation, licensing, and reporting requirements. The contract includes mandatory quarterly (or monthly) invoicing, return‑credit policies, and a requirement to assist facilities with usage analysis and waste reduction. • Scope: Supply, transport, storage, testing, and related services for blood products to two VA hospitals (Salisbury, NC & Asheville, NC). • Delivery: STAT orders within 1 hour, ASAP within 4 hours, routine as needed; 7 days/365 days coverage. • Volume: Estimated annual quantities listed (e.g., ~1,250 leukoreduced RBCs for Asheville in FY27). • Certification: Must hold an active U.S. Biologics License, AABB accreditation, FDA compliance, and meet HIPAA and security standards. • Reporting: Monthly electronic invoices, quarterly employee PIV reporting, and detailed project plans. • Contract Value: Estimated total award ceiling $40 million.