Blood Gas Reagents and Analyzer Maintenance

The Department of the Army Medical Command is seeking sources for FDA-approved blood gas reagents, consumables, and maintenance services for two government-owned Roche b221 analyzers at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington. The procurement covers a comprehensive package including reagents compatible with the analyzers for 14 different assays (including pH, pO2, pCO2, hemoglobin variants, electrolytes, and metabolites), preventive and emergency maintenance services, and on-site training for laboratory technicians. Contractors must provide calibrators, quality control supplies, test electrodes for all specified parameters, manufacturer software updates, emergency repair services with four-hour on-site response time, and training for eight lab technicians on analyzer operation and user maintenance. This sources sought notice requests capability statements from qualified vendors, with responses due by July 31, 2025, to be submitted via email to the designated contracting officer. The submission should include organizational information, CAGE code, contact details, business size and ownership type, and a tailored capability statement with supporting documentation.

This opportunity has no set-aside designation and will be open to all qualified contractors meeting the specified requirements. The contract period spans from October 2025 through September 2027, with an estimated annual workload of 3,600 reportable results for each of the 14 required assays, indicating a substantial testing volume. The scope encompasses both supplies and services, with maintenance requirements covering not only the analyzers themselves but also ancillary equipment including computers, printers, and uninterruptible power supplies. No incumbent contractor or budget range information is provided in this pre-solicitation notice. The procurement falls under NAICS code 325413 for In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing and PSC 6550 for In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Interested parties should note that this sources sought notice is purely for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation, with the government assuming no financial responsibility for response preparation costs.