Blood Compatibility Testing Services   4

Background
The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital (JAHVH), Orlando VA Medical Center (OVAMC) and Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) have an ongoing requirement for blood compatibility testing services. The services shall be provided on a 24-hour, 7 day a week basis (including holidays) by a blood bank entity registered and/or licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and accredited and compliant with the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). Contractor shall provide all blood transfusion and transfusion-related services, including without limitation, compatibility testing, licensed personnel, supplies and equipment.

These services include the use of a contractor provided Pathologist as needed. Compatibility testing shall be defined to include all crossmatching, all type and screen, all antibody identifications, set up of all antibody elution’s, and all reference laboratory workups. Services shall include all Qualified Technical staff (including a medical director), reagents and supplies, proficiency materials, licensure and accreditation, set-up, and supervisory oversight. The contractor shall monitor blood and blood product inventories and maintain minimal levels. The contractor shall also process orders that are input into VBECS (Vista Blood Establishment Computer Software) by VA healthcare providers, to include orders from the Whole Blood Products contract.

Work Details
The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, and location to provide services necessary to perform Blood Compatibility Testing Services for Homeless Veterans to eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS), Orlando VA Medical Center (OVAMC) and the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH) as specific herein. All services shall be performed at the contractor’s facility.

The contract is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for one base year with four one-year options. The guaranteed minimum amount to be ordered for this procurement is $2,500.00 total – inclusive of the base period and all option periods. The contract maximum is $18,000,000.00 total – inclusive of the base period and all option periods.

Period of Performance
The Period of Performance will be from 09/01/2023 to 08/31/2028.

Place of Performance
Contractor shall furnish services at the following locations: Orlando VA Medical Center, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827; James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612; C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines FL 33744.