Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Notice of Intent to award a sole‑source contract for the ongoing supply of blood, blood products, and apheresis services to its VISN 2 facilities in New York. The VA has identified a single responsible source and is inviting expressions of interest to confirm that no other capable vendors exist before proceeding with the award. This opportunity is relevant only to vendors that can provide a continuous, high‑volume supply of blood components and apheresis services, along with the necessary regulatory compliance and pricing data.
• Scope: Continuous provision of whole blood, plasma, platelets, red‑cell units, and apheresis collection services for VA medical centers.
• Procurement: Sole‑source under 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103‑1; the VA will award directly to the identified vendor after the EOI period.
• Deadline: Expressions of Interest must be submitted by September 14, 2026 10:00 AM EST via email to the contracting officer.
• Contact: Aleta Jennette, Contracting Officer, VA New York Harbor Healthcare Systems.