Sole Source Justification Summary

This is a Sole Source Justification document for a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the Multiple-Award Schedule Program authority.

Acquisition Overview: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (Appletree Business Park, Cheektowaga, NY) is acquiring Siemens RP500 Whole Blood/Arterial Blood Gas/Critical Care Metabolites Analytical Analyzers for two VA Medical Centers: James J. Peters VAMC (Bronx, NY) and Northport VA Medical Center (Northport, NY). This one-year BPA with four option years will replace existing FSS BPA 36C24222A0005, expiring September 30, 2026. The acquisition is conducted against FSS Contract V797D-30175.

Products and Services: The requirement includes Siemens RP500 blood gas analyzers capable of performing 17 specified tests (pH, PCO2, pO2, SO2, Na+, K+, iCa++, Cl-, glucose, lactic acid, Hct, THb, O2Hb, COHb, MetHb, HHb, and FDA-approved pleural fluid pH testing). Line items cover 5,200 Bronx CPR cartridges, two RP500e analyzers, two UPS units, warranty and extended service agreements for both facilities; and 2,400 Northport CPR cartridges, three RP500e analyzers, three UPS units, and warranty/extended service agreements.

Justification and Market Research: The justification cites FAR 8.401(b) GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii)—only one source can provide the required products at the necessary quality level because the Siemens RP500 is solely manufactured and distributed by Siemens and can only be serviced by Siemens. FDA approval for pleural fluid testing is also exclusive to Siemens. Market research across SBA, SAM.gov, GSA, SCMC, and ADDS databases identified no competing sources. An Intent to Sole Source notice posted to SAM.gov (36C24226Q0482) from March 26 to April 2, 2026 received zero responses. The CO directly contacted the OEM for a sole source letter on March 16, 2026, confirming Siemens as the sole manufacturer and distributor.