i-STAT Chemistry Analyzer

NASA Shared Services Center is procuring an i-STAT Chemistry Analyzer, a portable blood analysis system, specifically the i-STAT 1 device from Abbott Point of Care for use at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. This is a brand name requirement limited to authorized Abbott resellers only, as the device is needed for a Venous Flow Study on the International Space Station and is already certified for space use, making alternatives impractical due to certification time constraints. The procurement includes the analyzer itself along with control vials (Tricontrols Level 1 and Level 3) and test cartridge boxes (CG8 I-STAT and CHEM8+ I-STAT with 25 cartridges each). The government will use Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria to award the contract to the responsible offeror with the lowest price among technically acceptable proposals. Vendors must submit quotes by September 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM Central Time to Stephanie Graham, with quotes remaining valid for 30 days, and must reference tracking number 80NSSC25914885Q in their email subject line.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. While the total contract value is not disclosed in the available documents, the procurement involves delivering a compact blood chemistry analyzer weighing 650 grams with specific technical specifications including dimensions of 7.68 cm width by 23.48 cm length by 7.24 cm depth. The device must operate between 16-30°C and features factory calibration capabilities, infrared LED communication, and uses two 9-volt lithium batteries for power. Delivery is required within three weeks to NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, with an FOB destination requirement. The analyzer is critical for space-based medical research, specifically measuring hematocrit using only 2-3 drops of whole blood and eliminating the need for ambient blood return from the International Space Station.