NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE . The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to enter into single source negotiations, and subsequently award a firm fixed-price contract for one year with four option years to The American National Red Cross, 431 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 2006 (SAM UEI: G69LHXJ3ABL5) for Blood and Blood Products in support of the Nebraska Western-Iowa Health Care System. See attachments for details. HOW TO RESPOND: All responses shall be emailed to: Joseph.Bennett@va.gov All responses shall be received no later than: 05:00 PM CT, Wednesday July 8, 2026. The Subject Line of all emails shall include: 36C26326Q0861