Q--Red Cross Blood Supply

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), 2200 Ft Roots Dr, N. Little Rock, Arkansas intends to negotiate a procurement sole source with The American Red Cross Blood Services, Greater Ozarks Arkansas Region for Blood Supply and related Blood Products. The NAICS Code 621991 applies to these supplies. The CAVHS believes that American Red Cross is the only source that can provide the supply required. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties that believe they can meet these needs must furnish sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement no later than 4:00 p.m., CST, 09/14/2009. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting literature, detailing how they can meet the VA requirements. Information can be sent to Thomas Yerkey, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, fax to (501) 228-8651 or email to [email protected]. If no responses are received within the period indicated, CAVHS will proceed with the sole source negotiation with American Red Cross Blood Services. All Information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.