Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a five‑year, firm‑priced sole‑source contract to the American National Red Cross for the supply of blood and related laboratory products to the Altoona VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. The requirement includes a range of blood components and associated fees, with an urgent delivery requirement of within one hour for emergency use. While the notice is not a competitive solicitation, other firms may submit capability statements by the response deadline.
• Supplies required: red blood cells, O‑negative surcharge, platelets (PR and LVDS), plasma, AB plasma surcharge, irradiation, degylced, frozen, STAT processing, unscheduled shipping, and reference lab charges.
• Quantity totals listed for the initial period: 168 red blood cells, 30 O‑negative surcharges, 11 PR platelets, 5 LVDS platelets, plus assorted fees.
• Contract period: five years, simplified acquisition, firm‑priced; sole‑source designated to the American National Red Cross due to proximity and rapid response capability.