# Blood Bank Services

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c25626q0446

- Solicitation number: 36C25626Q0446
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to The Blood Center
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256)
- NAICS: 621991 Blood and Organ Banks
- Product or service code: Q515 Pathology Services
- First posted: March 3, 2026
- Last posted: March 3, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c7fc9f5ac2e049fd9c5f98058428e7a1/view

## 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.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: The Blood Center (UEI SCFJBJWLMXT6)
- Contract: 36C25626D0050
- Obligated: $0.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 36C25626Q0446 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 36C256 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_IDV_36C25626D0050_3600/


## Publications

- March 3, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice c7fc9f5ac2e049fd9c5f98058428e7a1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c7fc9f5ac2e049fd9c5f98058428e7a1/view

## Points of contact

- Rachel L Babin, Rachel Babin, Rachel.Babin@va.gov, 504-566-8636

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