SAM #36C24627Q0130

VA intent to sole-source GEM Premier 5000 analyzer and reagent-rental supplies for Durham VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans a sole-source procurement of a blood gas analyzer and associated supplies for Durham VAMC’s Cardiac Cath Lab. - Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6. - Proposed source: WERFEN USA LLC; this is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive quotations. - Equipment: One new GEM Premier 5000 analyzer, with GEMWEB Plus 500 System data management, GEM PAKs, solution, and printer paper. - Requirements: Analyze pH, pCO2, PO2, calcium, sodium, potassium, lactate, glucose, and hematocrit; include iQM2 with Intraspect real-time quality assurance; and interface with VA VistA. - Coverage and term: 12-month standard warranty plus 48 months of extended coverage; base period plus four option years. Specific dates and option-period durations are not stated. - Response opportunity: Other businesses believing they can meet the requirement may submit written capability information for Government consideration.

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with WERFEN USA LLC for Blood Gas Analyzer (1) GEM Premier 5000 analyzer as Reagent Rental for Cardiac Cath Lab at Durham VAMC.

Component

Description Analyzer 1 GEM Premier 5000 Data Management GEMWEB Plus 500 System Product GEM PAKs Consumables Solution, Paper Printer Warranty 12 months standard; 48 months extended included

The GEM Premier 5000 system is a fully automated blood gas Co-Oximeter/hematocrit/electrolyte/glucose/lactate analyzer used in both the laboratory and the operating room to rapidly analyze pH, pCO2, PO2, Ca2+, Na2+, K+, lactate, glucose, and hematocrit from whole blood.

The analyzer features iQM2 with Intraspect technology, which provides real-time quality assurance with every sample analysis continuously. The iQM2 performs checks on samples before, during, and after analysis. This real-time quality assurance feature allows for immediate, automatic correction and automatic documentation. The self-contained GEM PAK does not require refrigeration; this all-in-one PAK performs both the analysis and the Intraspect checks, which can detect errors in sample analysis. The blood gas analyzer measures oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH in a patient to assess metabolic or respiratory status.

The Cardiac Cath Lab requires the acquisition of one (1) new GEM Premier 5000 Blood Gas Analyzer to support testing needs. The instrument will be interfaced with the VA VistA hospital information system. Reference values for blood gas parameters will be established upon installation.

Period of performance: Base plus four option years. Justification for this sole source procurement is in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available, and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any business that believes it can meet these requirements and possesses relevant past-experience and expertise may give written notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. Responses will be considered by the Government, however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NAICS Code 334516 / 1,000 Employees. Responses received by 2:30 P.M. EST on November 18, 2026, will be considered by the Government. Inquiries shall be emailed to Ayeshia.Tucker@va.gov. No telephone requests will be accepted.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS.

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