BPA - Blood Transfusion Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO · Response deadline: Thu, 29 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Air Force is seeking Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) coverage for blood transfusion services at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. A BPA is a simplified acquisition method that establishes pre-negotiated terms and conditions for recurring needs, allowing the government to place individual orders quickly without repeated full contracting actions.
Blood transfusion services (NAICS 621991, Blood and Organ Banks) typically involve collecting, testing, processing, storing, and distributing blood products for military healthcare facilities. This work supports the base's medical treatment facility and may include services such as donor recruitment, apheresis, component preparation, compatibility testing, and emergency blood provision. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is managing this procurement. see the solicitation for the specific scope, anticipated order quantities, and performance standards.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | FA860127Q0015 |
| NAICS | 621991 (Blood and Organ Banks) |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | October 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Wright Patterson AFB, OH |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no set-aside, meaning any responsible offeror that meets the solicitation requirements may bid, regardless of business size. Small businesses are not restricted from competing, but they will face competition from large businesses as well.
To be eligible, a bidder must:
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
- Hold NAICS 621991 as a valid NAICS code in their SAM profile
- Possess appropriate medical licensing, accreditation, and certifications for blood banking operations (typically FDA registration, AABB accreditation, and state laboratory licenses)
- Demonstrate capability to perform at Wright-Patterson AFB specifically
- Meet any minimum past performance requirements established in the solicitation
Contractors new to federal healthcare service contracts should note that blood services involve stringent regulatory compliance. see the solicitation for specific eligibility certifications, security clearance requirements for personnel, and any mandatory experience thresholds.
How to put together a competitive bid
For blood banking BPA proposals, focus on these competitive elements:
Technical approach: Detail your laboratory capabilities, staffing model (including certified medical technologists in blood banking), and quality assurance program. Emphasize turnaround times for routine and emergency requests, as military medical facilities prioritize rapid response for trauma and surgical support.
Past performance: Prepare relevant contract references showing blood transfusion services at comparable military or civilian hospital settings. Document any current support to federal healthcare facilities, particularly Air Force or other DoD medical treatment facilities.
Regulatory compliance: Explicitly address FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) compliance, AABB standards, CLIA certification, and Ohio state laboratory licensing. Include copies of current certifications.
Pricing strategy: BPAs typically use fixed-price line items for specific blood products or hourly rates for services. Analyze whether the solicitation contemplates unit pricing (per unit of blood products) or labor-hour arrangements. Given no set-aside, expect aggressive pricing from large blood service organizations; small businesses should leverage geographic proximity to Wright-Patterson AFB and specialized customer service as potential differentiators.
Personnel qualifications: Identify key personnel with specialized immunohematology credentials and any experience supporting military populations.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number FA860127Q0015. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice contains the complete requirements, evaluation factors, and instructions for proposal preparation.
Verify your SAM registration is active and includes NAICS 621991.
Attend to the deadline: Responses are due October 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Late submissions will not be considered per federal acquisition regulations.
Submit questions through the designated SAM.gov Q&A process if any requirements are unclear, allowing adequate time for the government to respond before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →