6550--Intent to Sole Source Blood Gas Analyzers and Consumables
ID: 36C24826Q0208Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a79ad8826b3542af8da9ba2be1f38a8a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Werfen USA LLC for the acquisition of seven GEM Premier 5000 Blood Gas Analyzers and associated consumables, supporting the Pulmonary Section at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, FL. This procurement is justified as a logical follow-on to an existing Federal Supply Schedule order, ensuring continuity of care and compatibility with the hospital's current Laboratory Information System. The contract is critical for maintaining efficient diagnostic and treatment support across various hospital departments, with an anticipated performance period from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027. Interested parties may submit capability statements by January 9, 2026, to Quentin Ford at Quentin.Ford@va.gov, as no competitive solicitation will be issued.

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    Quentin FordContracting Officer
    (813) 861-5858
    Quentin.Ford@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Werfen USA LLC for GEM Premier 5000 Blood Gas Analyzers and associated consumables. This procurement, supporting the Pulmonary Section at James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, is a logical follow-on to an existing Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) order, conducted under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C). The contract, effective February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, falls under NAICS Code 334516. While no competitive solicitation will be issued, interested parties may submit capability statements by January 9, 2026, demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement and show how competition would benefit the government.
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), James A. Haley VA Hospital, is seeking to acquire seven GEM Premier 5000 blood gas analyzers and associated supplies from Werfen USA LLC. This acquisition, identified as 36C248-25-AP-1509, is justified under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) as a logical follow-on to an existing Federal Supply Schedule order. The current analyzers are proprietary to Werfen USA LLC, fully compatible with the hospital's existing Laboratory Information System, and essential for critical diagnostic and treatment support in various hospital departments. Limiting sources to Werfen USA LLC is deemed necessary for economy and efficiency, as transitioning to a new vendor would cause unacceptable delays, disrupt patient care, and require extensive re-training and re-configuration. Werfen USA LLC's GSA Schedule contract, GS-07F-128DA, includes the necessary maintenance, support, and supplies. This action ensures continuity of care, avoids duplication of effort, and mitigates risks to patient safety.
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