6505--Whole Blood & blood products for ViSN 8 facilities

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) is issuing Solicitation 36C24826R0013 for the supply of whole‑blood products to the Orlando VA Healthcare System (VISN 8). Offerors must be responsible commercial entities capable of providing certified, licensed and accredited whole‑blood supplies to VA facilities, and must submit past‑performance data for contracts performed within the last five years. Proposals may cover a single VA site, multiple sites, or all sites; awards will be made on a best‑value basis for each location. Evaluations will be based on three equally weighted factors: (1) Technical – including pass/fail verification of certifications/licensure, ability to meet required delivery response times, and a documented contingency plan to maintain blood supply during local domestic threats or disasters; (2) Past Performance – assessed via a VA‑provided questionnaire; and (3) Price. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212‑1 and 52.212‑4 and is set aside for small‑business categories (HUBZone, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned, Women‑Owned/EDWOSB). Offerors must provide the required price/cost schedules (Tampa, WPB, NFSG) and complete all required forms before the offer due date, submitting to Susan Rodriguez‑Perez (va.gov).

Notice ID

14eb5f69f22e44e5b6b8c4c871b54386

Solicitation Number

36C24826R0066

NAICS Code

621991

Classification Code

6505