Q523--Brand Name or Equal to the American Red Cross - Autologous Transfusion Cell Saver. POP: 03/26/2026 thru 03/25/2027. Unrestricted procurement.

diate . The WVAMC supports saving the blood supply and unnecessary exposure to the patient to viral markers. The vendor will work in conjunction with the blood bank department in the laboratory and the Operating Room to target the patients needing Cell Savers for Preoperative and Postoperative Blood services. Research has demonstrated the importance of preventing unwanted diseases through exposure to other people s blood, when possible. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Operating Room (Endovascular Suite), BLDG 1 2nd Floor, Wilmington VA Medical Center Operating Room, BLDG 1 3rd Floor, Wilmington VA Medical Center PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 03/26/2026 03/25/2027 SCOPE: The vendor should make available all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except as may otherwise be specified. Contractor provides a qualified technician, Cell Saver Elites, Carts, and disposables to provide perioperative autologous collection services. Task orders will be placed against the contract on an as needed basis to the Wilmington VA Medical Center s operating room located in building 1, 3rd floor. The quantities specified in the PERIOPERATIVE AUTOLOGOUS COLLECTIONS SERVICE AGREEMENT (PACS) are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. The quantities represent the government s best estimate of actual quantities which may be required over the term of the contract. The Contractor will be paid, in accordance with this schedule, only for actual work performed. Code Service Description PACS001 PACS: COMPLETE SERVICE PACS002 PACS: ADDITIONAL TIME - PER 15 MINUTES PACS003 PACS: STAND-BY SERVICE PACS004 PACS: APRP PACS005 PACS: APRP ADD-ON TO COMPLETE SERVICE PACS006 PACS: ANTICOAG-ASPIRATION ASSEM PACS011 PACS: CANCELLATION FEE - BEFORE SET-UP PACS012 PACS: PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PACS013 PACS: CANCELLATION FEE - AFTER SET-UP PACS014 PACS: NON-SCHEDULED CASE FEE PACS015 PACS: OFF HOURS RESPONSE FEE PACS016 PACS: MICRO AGGREGATE FILTER PACS017 PACS: TRANSFER PACK PACS025 PACS: LEUKOREDUCTION FILTER PACS033 PACS: PROCESSING BOWL KIT PACS034 PACS: RESERVOIR SERVICES: Basic autotransfusion will be used where large blood loss is anticipated. Procedures will include but not be limited to vascular, trauma, gynecological, and some orthopedic cases. Any procedure in which medical staff determine whether this service is required shall be covered under this contract. Basic service will include use of contractor provided equipment, disposable supplies, setup and take down of equipment, and one registered nurse operator or certified technician for approximately a four (4) hour period. Mini autotransfusion will be used either intra or post operatively on surgical procedures where nominal to moderate blood loss is anticipated. Procedures will include but not be limited to: Orthopedic cases such as total knee and total hip arthroplasties, ORIF, and retropubic prostatectomy. Mini autotransfusion will include all use of contractor provided equipment, disposable supplies, setup and take down of equipment, and one registered nurse operator or certified technician for approximately a minimum of a two (2) hour period. The contractor shall provide services in accordance with American Association of Blood Bank (AABB) standards. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, management, materials, supplies, and other elements necessary to provide complete Autologous Transfusion (Cell Saver) Services for the Wilmington VA Medical Center. Registered nurses and/or technicians shall be fully qualified and possess direct, documented experience in the performance of the referenced services. Universal precaution procedures, in accordance with CDC, OSHA, & JC guidelines, shall be adhered to for services provided under this contract. The services to be performed by the Contractor shall be performed in accordance with WVAMC policies and procedures and the regulations of the medical staff by-laws (available upon request) of the WVAMC. The contractor shall provide only equipment and supplies that are approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for autotransfusion. The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to implementing any changes or substitution of equipment/supplies during the term of this contract. An approved list of supplies shall be submitted to, and maintained by, the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) in collaboration with OR Nursing Leadership. The contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary machine along with the disposable bowl and reservoir. The WVAMC staff are not responsible for Contractor provided equipment/supplies and/or staff. Contractor shall ensure all equipment and supplies are in pristine condition and supplies are not expired. They shall be maintained in a condition suitable for operating room applications. No other condition is considered acceptable and shall not be used in the performance of this contract. Maintenance and repair of the Contractor s equipment is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall place two (2) contractor owned cell saver machines in the operating room area and remain there for the duration of the contract. It is agreed that WVAMC personnel shall not, at any time, set up or operate contractor equipment or machines. However, WVAMC personnel shall be authorized to begin all necessary operations required for emergency collection set-up when they deem necessary for appropriate patient care. VA REQUEST FOR CELL SAVER PROCESS: During normal business hours, the Surgical Resident enters a consultation requesting a cell saver. The Impact Nurse makes the request and provides this information to the Inventory Management Specialist. Inventory Management Specialist calls to order the cell saver with the following information- Surgeon Name Operating Room phone number Type of Surgical Procedure Patient Name Date and Time of Procedure Malignancy Status After hours, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Emergency Service can be ordered through the same Clinical Services phone number on a 24-hour, 7-day basis. The Surgical Resident, Nursing Supervisor, or O.R. nurse can order these services. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL TIME: The price of this service shall include the transportation of personnel and equipment/supplies. No additional charges shall be authorized for transportation. RESPONSE TIME AND QUANTITIES: The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, supplies, and a registered nurse or certified technician within 30 minutes of notification of needed emergency services by the Nursing Leadership or other authorized representative as identified by the CO or COR. Upon arrival, the registered nurse and/or technician shall immediately report to the WVAMC circulating nurse assigned to the procedure. The Contractor shall not be required to perform in excess of three (3) Basic and one (1) Mini service at any one time under this contract. HOURS OF COVERAGE: The contractor shall provide coverage twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. This is a critical life-saving component for patient care. Accordingly, Contractor shall be prepared to perform services at all times. QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: The Contractor shall have a quality management program in place, that ensures equipment and personnel perform in accordance with American Assoc