Bid guide
How to bid on the VISN 12 New Blood and Blood Products Contract for Veterans Affairs
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from vendors regarding the delivery of blood and blood products. This is for six VISN 12 medical centers located in Illinois and Wisconsin. These facilities include Jesse Brown VAMC, Lovell Federal Health Care Center, Hines VAMC, William S Middleton VAMC, Tomah VAMC, and Zablocki VAMC.
This RFI is a chance for your business to show its capabilities in providing these critical supplies. The specific products and requirements will be detailed in a future Request for Quotation (RFQ) identified as 36C25226Q0606. Responding to this RFI can help the VA understand the market and inform their upcoming RFQ.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 21, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. This is an RFI, so no contract will be awarded at this stage. The VA is gathering information to help shape a future solicitation.
Ensure your response is submitted before the deadline. Late submissions may not be considered as the agency moves forward with its planning for the subsequent RFQ.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses specializing in healthcare supply, particularly those with experience in distributing blood and blood products. Firms with established logistics and delivery networks capable of serving multiple medical centers across Illinois and Wisconsin would be well-suited.
Vendors in the healthcare category, especially those with a focus on blood banks, medical supplies, or pharmaceutical distribution, should consider responding to this RFI.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the full details of this opportunity, you need to go to the original source portal. Click the 'View original source' link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all associated documents. However, for many bids, you can view documents without an account. Review all available documents carefully to understand the VA's specific information needs for this RFI.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Even though this is an RFI, provide clear and concise information about your company's capabilities. Highlight your experience in delivering blood and blood products, your logistical capacity, and your ability to meet potential future requirements for the listed VA medical centers.
Focus on demonstrating your understanding of the complexities involved in supplying critical medical products. If you have any certifications or accreditations relevant to blood product handling and delivery, be sure to mention them. A well-prepared RFI response can position your firm favorably for the upcoming RFQ.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.