Search Contract Opportunities

Blood Bank Services

ID: 36C25626Q0446 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  85%
Opportunity Assistant

Hello! Please let me know your questions about this opportunity. I will answer based on the available opportunity documents.

Please sign-in to link federal registration and award history to assistant. Sign in to upload a capability statement or catalogue for your company

Some suggestions:
Loading

Description

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in FAR Subpart 13; simplified acquisition procedures apply. VA will conduct the procurement according to a combination of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 36C25626Q0446 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The proposed contract action is for Blood Bank Services at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS), New Orleans, LA., for which the Government intends to solicit competitive quotes. Interested persons may submit quotes, and all eligible quotes must be received prior to the response date listed on FBO to be considered by the Government. The NAICS code is 621991 (Bood and Organ Banks) and the size standard is $40 Million. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). The full text of Clauses and Provisions listed by referenced can be found in the FAR. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester will be accepted. RESPONSES ARE DUE Tuesday March 17, 2026 by 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST). Quotes are due electronically to Rachel.Babin@va.gov no later than the response date listed on Contract Opportunities. Only electronic quotes will be considered. Phone calls will not be accepted, all questions and or concerns must be submitted via email to Rachel.Babin@va.gov.
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this solicitation for Blood Bank Services at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) located in New Orleans, LA.

The goal of this contract is to procure blood and blood products, autologous donor collection, delivery services, reference laboratory services, and therapeutic procedures to support the needs of veterans. This procurement will follow simplified acquisition procedures and will be conducted under Part 12 for commercial items.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide non-personal blood bank and transfusion services including:
1. Management, tools, supplies, equipment, labor, transportation, and applicable licenses necessary to provide blood to SLVHCS.
2. Compliance with FDA regulations and AABB standards for blood banks.
3. Capability to perform as a reference lab 24/7.
4. Provision of therapeutic procedures such as therapeutic apheresis and red cell exchange when necessary.
5. Collection and processing of all autologous, directed, and allogeneic blood requests.
6. Maintenance of donor lists that comply with FDA criteria.
7. Monthly invoicing for products and services provided.

Period of Performance
April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027

Place of Performance
Contractor’s facility in the State of Louisiana

Overview

Response Deadline
March 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
March 3, 2026, 10:05 a.m. EST
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
1515 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70112 USA
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$40 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
On 3/3/26 VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network issued Synopsis Solicitation 36C25626Q0446 for Blood Bank Services due 3/17/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 621991 and PSC Q515.
Primary Contact
Title
Rachel Babin
Name
Rachel L Babin   Profile
Phone
(504) 566-8636

Documents

Posted documents for Synopsis Solicitation 36C25626Q0446

Opportunity Assistant

IDV Awards

Indefinite delivery vehicles awarded through Synopsis Solicitation 36C25626Q0446

Incumbent or Similar Awards

Contracts Similar to Synopsis Solicitation 36C25626Q0446

Potential Bidders and Partners

Awardees that have won contracts similar to Synopsis Solicitation 36C25626Q0446

Similar Active Opportunities

Open contract opportunities similar to Synopsis Solicitation 36C25626Q0446

Experts for Blood Bank Services

Recommended subject matter experts available for hire

Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00256
Source Organization Code
100186525
Last Updated
March 3, 2026
Last Updated By
Rachel.Babin@va.gov
Archive Date
April 16, 2026