Q701--LifeGift Organ Donation Acquisition Fees Service
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO 16), has awarded a sole-source, single-award, Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to LifeGift Organ Donation Center for organ acquisition fees. This award, valued at $6,606,950.00, supports liver, kidney, and heart transplant programs at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, TX.
Contract Details
- Awardee: LifeGift Organ Donation Center
- Awarding Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16 (36C256)
- Contract Type: Single-award, Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Award Value: $6,606,950.00
- Period of Performance: Five (5)-year ordering period, commencing June 1, 2026.
- Product Service Code: Q701 (Specialized Medical Support)
- Award Date: May 22, 2026
Scope of Work
This contract covers the acquisition fees for organs, specifically liver, kidney, and heart transplants, required by the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX.
Sole Source Justification
The award to LifeGift Organ Donation Center was justified as a sole-source procurement. LifeGift is the only designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) for Southeast Texas and the MEDVAMC catchment area, as mandated by Federal Regulation 42 USC 273 and 42 CFR Part 486, Subpart G. LifeGift is a not-for-profit, independent OPO and a member of the Organ Procurement Transplant Network (OPTN). Market research confirmed LifeGift as the sole responsible source for these services in the region. Pricing will be determined in accordance with FAR 12.204(a) and benchmarked against Medicare-established rates to ensure fairness and reasonableness.
Future Considerations
The agency intends to conduct future market research to identify potential competition for these services.