BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS

Notice of intent to negotiate on a sole source basis. The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Medical Center (FMC) Butner, North Carolina, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with American Red Cross, Carolinas Blood Services Region, Charlotte, North Carolina. This announcement constitutes the only notice of intent. A written notice will not be issued. the FMC requires screened and certified for human use blood product services. The Blood Products services required to be available 24/7 are Leukoreduced Red Blood cells, Single Donor Platelets, Fresh Frozen Plasma, Antigen Screened and Cryoprecipitated AHF. Contractor shall be capable of performing antibody identification for irregular antibodies and screen unites for compatibility 24/7, and be capable of delivery on a routine (minimum response time of 24 hours) and emergent (one hour or less response time) basis.