65--Blood and Blood Products and Services

DESCRIPTION: The VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System intends to negotiate a short term sole source contract with American National Red Cross, 2025 East Street NW, Washington, DC 20006-5009, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source will meet the immediate needs for two Medical Center location properties within the Nebraska Western - Iowa Health Care System. These locations are Omaha and Lincoln, NE. This is notice of intent to award a short term sole source under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Note - No award will be issued from responses to this notice. Response to this notice does not legally bind the government in any manner. Your concerns will be considered if you respond to this posting with a similar product/service. The justification for this sole source request is based on the VA must have a steady supply of blood available so patient care is not jeopardized. In addition, a local supplier of blood components is essential to meet the VA's blood requirements per the criteria for daily and emergency deliveries. All blood or blood products offered must be provided from a blood bank that is currently registered and/or licensed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended, 21 U.S.C. Section 260. All quotes received by 2:00 P.M. Central Time, September 27, 2012, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by mail, or by facsimile at (402) 995-4508.