Whole Blood Gas Analyzer
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued Solicitation HT940626QE052 for a Whole Blood Gas Analyzer. This unrestricted opportunity seeks a portable device (iSTAT-1 or equivalent) capable of providing immediate blood gas results for various analytes. Quotes are due July 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a portable blood gas analyzer with specific "Salient Characteristics," including:
- Immediate test results within two minutes.
- Ability to report pH, PCO2, PO2, sodium, potassium, chloride, ionized calcium, glucose, lactate, creatinine, urea nitrogen (BUN), and hematocrit.
- Utilizes Amperometric, Conductometric, and Ion-selective electrodes.
- Requires 1-3 drops of blood with an analysis time of 130-200 seconds.
- Must meet manufacturer's accuracy and precision specifications.
- Features a 7-year life cycle for its rechargeable lithium battery.
- Compatibility with RALS middleware for patient chart integration.
- Physical specifications: Width 7.68 cm, Length 23.48 cm, Depth 7.24 cm; Weight 650g (rechargeable) / 635g (disposable).
- Power requirements: Two 9-volt lithium batteries or rechargeable battery; Electrical: 240 VAC 50Hz or dual voltage 110/240 VAC 50/60Hz with a 2-prong, male, European style power cord.
- Product must be new, not used or re-manufactured, and include operator's manual, maintenance manual, and warranty statement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Delivery: FOB Destination, 60 calendar days from award.
- Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty.
- Offer Due Date: July 2, 2026, 12:00 PM.
- Published Date: June 18, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. Technical evaluation will assess compliance with all salient characteristics. Price will be determined through adequate price competition. The contract will be awarded to the responsible quoter meeting or exceeding technical acceptability standards at the lowest evaluated price.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference or attachment. Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Multiple delivery locations are specified in Germany, specifically Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.