Five (5) Automated Apheresis Systems for the Robertson Blood Center, Fort Hood, Texas
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West, Fort Hood, TX, part of the Department of the Army, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Five (5) Automated Apheresis Systems for the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, Texas. This is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by May 5, 2026. The requirement is anticipated to result in a Firm Fixed-Priced contract.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for five automated apheresis systems that meet specific salient characteristics:
- Multi-Component Versatility: Capable of collecting Platelets, Plasma, and Red Blood Cells (RBCs) individually or concurrently.
- High-Yield Capacity: Validated for single, double, and triple platelet unit collections (up to 9.3 x 10^11 platelets for triple units).
- Integrated Leukoreduction: Automatic leukoreduction during collection (<= 5.0 x 10^6 residual WBCs) without secondary filtration.
- Donor Safety & Flow Management: Automated pressure-monitoring to optimize flow rates (up to 150 mL/min) and prevent vein collapse.
- Isovolemic Fluid Management: Automatic calculation and administration of saline compensation based on donor biometrics.
- Data Security: Support bi-directional BECS integration and provide documentation for DoD RMF compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey (anticipated Firm Fixed-Priced contract)
- NAICS: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Set-Aside: Market research to assess capabilities of Small Businesses (8(a), HUB-Zone, Women-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) and Large Businesses.
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Central Daylight Time
- Published: April 29, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties must submit a Statement of Capability (limited to 3 pages) including:
- Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- Interest in providing a proposal/quote when a solicitation is issued.
- Capability to provide the requested products, meeting all salient characteristics.
- Capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity, with at least three examples.
- Small business type (e.g., 8(a), HUB-Zone, WOSB, SDVOSB) or Large Business status.
Additional Notes
This notice is for preliminary planning only; no proposals are being requested or accepted. Contact with Government personnel is strictly prohibited, except for the Contract Specialist, Sheryl J. Egans (sheryl.j.egans.civ@health.mil). Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. All interested businesses must be registered in SAM.gov.