6515--Gas Flow Analyzer

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Fluke Electronics Corp for a Gas Flow Analyzer with an Anesthesia Test Kit. The notice is specific to the Castle Point Campus VAMC and represents an emergency procurement for medical equipment. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price agreement, with the sole source justification based on the need for brand-specific equipment compatible with existing Fluke medical devices. This procurement is being conducted under specific Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions, including FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), FAR 6.302-2, and FAR 18.1-2. The VA emphasizes that only one responsible source is technically acceptable and capable of delivering the product within the required timeframe.

The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire a specific Fluke Gas Flow Analyzer that is compatible with other medical devices already in use at the VA medical center. The VA strictly prohibits the use of gray market items, which are defined as products outside the original equipment manufacturer's intended distribution channels. Contractors should note the critical deadline of December 24, 2024, for this opportunity. Eligibility is effectively limited to Fluke Electronics Corp, as the notice is a sole source contract specifically targeting this manufacturer. The equipment is essential for ensuring performance and safety standards in medical device maintenance, particularly for anesthesia units like GE Carestation 650 and Tec 7/6 vaporizers. The procurement falls under the Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category (339112) and the Medical and Surgical Instruments PSC category (6515). Potential contractors should carefully review the detailed justification documents, which highlight the VA's specific technical requirements and the emergency nature of this procurement.