Therapeutic Apheresis Services at the Jesse Brown VAMC & Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital   2

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure Therapeutic Apheresis Services for beneficiaries at the Edward J. Hines, Jr. VA Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. The goal of this contract is to provide essential medical services that align with the VA's mission to deliver high-quality healthcare to veterans.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all materials, supplies (except replacement fluids), equipment, and qualified personnel necessary for routine and urgent on-site Therapeutic Apheresis Services at both facilities. Responsibilities include establishing a clinical relationship with patients, setting up apheresis equipment, assessing patients before procedures, performing therapeutic apheresis, monitoring patients during procedures, documenting all aspects of the procedure, and submitting documentation to VA personnel. The contractor must also provide customer service during business hours and be available for on-demand services 24/7.

Specific tasks include:
- Establishing patient relationships and addressing inquiries.
- Setting up and ensuring proper functioning of apheresis equipment.
- Assessing patient stability prior to procedures.
- Performing therapeutic apheresis while maintaining fluid balance.
- Monitoring patients for adverse effects and equipment malfunctions.
- Documenting detailed records of each procedure performed.
- Providing customer support accessible via telephone during specified hours.

Period of Performance
The contract will have a five-year ordering period under an Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) framework.

Place of Performance
Therapeutic Apheresis Services will be performed at the Edward J. Hines, Jr. VA Hospital located at 5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, Illinois 60141-3030 and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center located at 820 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60612-3728.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must ensure that all personnel assigned to perform services are qualified and licensed in the State of Illinois. The Medical Director must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be board certified. Staff performing therapeutic apheresis must have current licenses and training in therapeutic techniques. All personnel must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Additionally, contractors must comply with federal regulations regarding security clearances for personnel accessing sensitive information.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, with Vitalant holding multiple related VA awards under 36C25220A0026 (including task/ordering contracts such as 36C25220A0026-36C25224N0538, 36C25220A0026-36C25223N0498, and others). The prior awards include “THERAPEUTIC APHERESIS SERVICES” and “APHERESIS SERVICES” with periods overlapping the current effort (e.g., 08/01/20–07/31/25 and several orders running through 07/31/25), totaling values such as $980,978 for the base award and smaller follow-on orders. The described work—on-site therapeutic apheresis services requiring qualified personnel, patient assessment/monitoring, equipment setup, and procedure documentation—matches the current requirement and appears to be a continuation of the same service line at the VA facilities.