6506--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Lab Supplies (Blood) Altoona VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA

Inactive on SAM.gov — responses were due 16 Oct 2026 · Unrestricted (full and open) · Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) · NAICS 621991 · Solicitation 36C24427Q0017

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number36C24427Q0017
Notice ID6f8b94bf526d4ccaa9d830a5db29a5ab
AgencyDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Contracting office244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)
NAICS code621991 — Blood and Organ Banks
Product / service code (PSC)6506
Set-asideUnrestricted (full and open)
Notice typeSpecial Notice
Posted06 October 2026
Response deadline16 October 2026 (closed)
CompetitionLikely sole source (FedSift estimate from the notice text) — confirm on SAM.gov before investing in a bid

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Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Procurement Office East (RPOE), Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4) intends to award a sole source contract pursuant to RFO FAR 6.103-1 to The American National Red Cross, located at 250 Jari Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904. Simplified acquisition procedures will be used, and the resulting contract will be firm priced for a five-year period. The Altoona VA Medical Center requires a contractor to provide blood/blood products necessary for transfusions and ancillary testing services. This service shall be provided for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Altoona VA Medical Center, located at 2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602. Based on geographical location, The American National Red Cross is the only source that can meet the Altoona VA Medical Center s requirement for delivery of FDA regulated blood/blood products and services within one hour of notification for emergent patient use. Line Item Number Description Quantity Unit 1 Red Blood Cells 168 EA 2 O Negative Surcharge 30 EA 3 PR Platelets 11 EA 4 LVDS Platelets 5 EA 5 Plasma 1 EA 6 AB Plasma Surcharge 1 EA 7 Irradiation Fee 4 EA 8 Degylced Fee 1 EA 9 Frozen Fee 1 EA 10 Expedited (STAT) Processing Fee 1 EA 11 Unscheduled Shipping Charge 1 EA 12 Reference Lab Charges 1 EA THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any responsible firm that believes it can meet the requirement shall give written notification and capability statements prior to the response due date and time. Vendors shall indicate if they are the direct supplier or service provider of the items and/or authorized reseller/distributor. Supporting evidence shall be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirement and shall include relevant experience along with the applicable contract number(s), total contract dollar amount, contract period of performance, details of the relevant supply and/or services, and customer point of contact with corresponding telephone number and email address. Responses shall include following information: 1. Company Name 2. SAM UEI Number 3. Company s Address 4. Point of Contact Information (title, phone number and email address) 5. Business Size Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information provided will not be returned. Responses are due by Friday, 10/16/2026 at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Responses shall be submitted via email to Mrs. Mickeya Linzie at mickeya.linzie@va.gov. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 621991 (Blood and Organ Banks) and the size standard is $40 million.

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  • In fiscal year 2026, VA obligated $74.0M across 128 contract actions under NAICS 621991.
  • 85 contracts worth $71.9M in this category end within the next 18 months.

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