How to bid on Blood, Blood Products and Services for the Nebraska Western-Iowa VA Health Care System

What the VA is buying and why it matters

The Department of Veterans Affairs needs an FDA-registered provider to supply blood products and related services to the Omaha VA Medical Center. This includes collecting, processing, storing, and delivering human blood components and derivatives, as well as providing apheresis services.

This opportunity is important for vendors who can reliably provide these critical healthcare services and products, supporting patient treatment at the VA Medical Center.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) was published on September 11, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted by September 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.

All offers must be received by the Contracting Officer no later than September 20, 2026, at 05:00 PM CT. Offers received after this deadline will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for FDA-registered firms specializing in blood banking and related services. The contractor must be able to furnish all necessary personnel, supplies, and facilities to collect, process, store, and deliver human blood components and derivatives, and provide apheresis services.

This is an unrestricted solicitation, meaning businesses of all sizes can compete.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the solicitation documents, you will need to view the original source on the portal. You may need to click the link twice to get directly to the bid page. A free account may be required to view all documents.

All questions must be submitted by the deadline. Your offer, referencing RFQ number 36C26326Q1098, must be emailed to [email protected] by the closing date and time. Ensure the RFQ number is included in the subject line of your email.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all attached documents, including RFQ 1449 and any other attachments, to understand the full scope of work and requirements. Pay close attention to the Price/Cost Schedule.

Ensure your firm meets all FDA registration requirements and can provide all specified personnel, supplies, and facilities. Clearly demonstrate your capability to provide reliable blood products and services for human administration.

Submit any questions you have before the deadline to clarify ambiguities. Double-check that your offer is complete, accurate, and submitted to the correct email address with the RFQ number in the subject line before the final deadline.