Cath Lab GEM 5000
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Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Due Nov 18, 2026, 2:30 PM (UTC-5), 5 days left.
| Title as posted | 6632--Cath Lab GEM 5000 |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C24627Q0130 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 246-Network Contracting Office 6 (36C246) |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516) |
| Product or service code | 6632 |
| Posted | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 18, 2026, 2:30 PM (UTC-5) (5 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
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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 [email protected].
No telephone requests will be accepted. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations.
Contracting contact
- Ayeshia Tucker · Contract Specialist Intern · [email protected] · 757-315-3956
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 334516, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,000 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $83.7 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.
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