Description
The Defense Health Agency is seeking a blood product supplier to meet the blood requirements for overseas contingency operations. The current supplier, ARC, has a 21-day shelf life for blood products, which is insufficient to meet the requirements. The agency is looking for a second large civilian blood agency to provide blood products. The selected supplier will need to meet the agency's blood requirements.
• The supplier must be able to provide blood products with a longer shelf life than 21 days.
• The supplier must be able to meet the agency's blood requirements for overseas contingency operations.
• The supplier will need to work with the Defense Health Agency to ensure a smooth transition of blood product supply.