VISN15 Blood Gas Analyzers
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically VISN 15 Pathology & Laboratory Services, has issued an Award Notice for a fixed-price, non-competitive agreement for Blood Gas Analyzers. This award covers CPT-based services and OEM support for existing GEM Premier 5000 automated blood gas instrumentation utilized at multiple VA Medical Centers across the VISN 15 footprint. The award date was February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for CPT-based services and OEM support of currently utilized GEM Premier 5000 instruments. No new or replacement instruments are required. These analyzers perform pH, pO2, pCO2, electrolytes, metabolites, ionized calcium, and on-board CO-oximetry testing on arterial blood. All on-board tests have final FDA clearance and approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-price, non-competitive agreement (Award Notice)
- Award Date: February 26, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product/Service Code: 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets)
- Place of Performance: Saint Louis, MO (and other VISN 15 locations)
Additional Notes
This agreement ensures continued support and service for critical blood gas analysis capabilities within VISN 15 VA Medical Centers.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Steve Parrott
- Email: stephen.parrott@va.gov