Department of Veterans Affairs, Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, Acquisition Division (90C), 650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1892

65 -- WHOLE BLOOD AND BLOOD COMPONENTS SOL RFP 644-11-98 DUE 121997 POC Margaret M. Cook, Contracting Officer, 602-222-6405 Sources sought for all requirements for whole blood and blood components for the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona for the period of January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998 with the provision for two (2) one year options. Presently the only identifed source is United Blood Services in Scottsdale, Arizona. Routine blood and blood products shall be delivered as specified within 24 hours following request. Except for rare units, augmented components shall be delivered within 3 hours of order. RBC's random platelets, single donor platelet pheresis (subject to availability) cryo and fresh frozen plasma shall be delivered STAT within one (1) hour. Interested vendors should submit proof of capability to satisfy requirements. This synopsis is for planning purposes only, does not constitute an IFB/RFP. Information submitted shall be reviewed by the Contracting Officer and solicitations shall be issued to those vendors who have the potential of successfully meeting the requirements of the solicitation. Required information must be received within 15 days of publication of this notice. SIC Code 8099 applies. Subject to the availability of funds. See Note 22. (0296)

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