6505--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Blood Products & Reference Testing - NIHCS
| Agency: | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
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| State: | Federal |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Posted Date: | May 26, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | 36C25026Q0592 |
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Description
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Notice ID
36C25026Q0592
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)
General Information
Classification
Description
Contact Information
History
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
- Original Published Date: May 26, 2026 04:35 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Jun 02, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Jun 12, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code:
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NAICS Code:
- 621991 - Blood and Organ Banks
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Place of Performance:
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Northern Indiana VAHCS, 1700 East 38th St
Marion, IN 46953, intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source for Blood Products and reference lab testing.
The associated NAICS code for this is 621991. The vendor will be The American National Red Cross, 431 18th Street, Washington, DC 20006.
Description of Equipment or Supplies Added to Current Contract:
This procurement is for blood, blood components, and reference lab testing for the VA Northern Indiana health Care System. The American National Red Cross has been the
vendor for blood products and reference testing services for this facility for many years.
Their proximity to the VA Medical Center s current location provides the required
turnaround time (within 2 hours) for both blood products and service requests and
makes courier services more cost-effective. The total estimated value of the acquisition
is $320,000 over the course of a five-year period.
A sole source procurement is being conducted for these products and services. The
action will be awarded as a new, firm-fixed price, 5-year ordering period IDIQ contract.
It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to negotiate with only this source.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Point of contact is Rachel MacRae, e-mail rachel.macrae@va.gov.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Northern Indiana VAHCS, 1700 East 38th St
Marion, IN 46953, intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source for Blood Products and reference lab testing.
The associated NAICS code for this is 621991. The vendor will be The American National Red Cross, 431 18th Street, Washington, DC 20006.
Description of Equipment or Supplies Added to Current Contract:
This procurement is for blood, blood components, and reference lab testing for the VA Northern Indiana health Care System. The American National Red Cross has been the
vendor for blood products and reference testing services for this facility for many years.
Their proximity to the VA Medical Center s current location provides the required
turnaround time (within 2 hours) for both blood products and service requests and
makes courier services more cost-effective. The total estimated value of the acquisition
is $320,000 over the course of a five-year period.
A sole source procurement is being conducted for these products and services. The
action will be awarded as a new, firm-fixed price, 5-year ordering period IDIQ contract.
It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to negotiate with only this source.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Point of contact is Rachel MacRae, e-mail rachel.macrae@va.gov.
Attachments/Links
Contracting Office Address
- VISN 10 CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTING 4100 WEST 3RD STREET
- DAYTON , OH 45428
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- Rachel MacRae
- rachel.macrae@va.gov
- Phone Number 734-222-4326
Secondary Point of Contact
- May 26, 2026 04:35 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)
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