Hemodialysis machine. Aquac UNO H dialysis water treatment system. The aquac UNO H portable water purification system is a reverse osmosis unit intended for use with hemodialysis systems to remove organic and inorganic substances and microbial contaminant

The University of New Mexico Dialysis Department is seeking to procure a Fresenius Medical Care 2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machine and AquaC UNO H Dialysis Water Treatment System via sole-source purchase, with the acquisition notice due to remain posted for 30 days from October 4, 2026, and a procurement deadline of November 4, 2026. This is a sole-source acquisition under New Mexico Procurement Code, justified by the proprietary nature of the equipment and its unique capability to treat low-weight, low-volume pediatric patients — a clinical requirement that competing vendors including Vantive and B. Braun cannot currently provide.

The AquaC UNO H is a reverse osmosis water treatment unit designed to remove organic and inorganic substances and microbial contaminants from water used in hemodialysis. It features proprietary hot-water disinfection rather than chemical disinfectants, requires no preventative maintenance kits or calibration, and supports multiple dialysis modalities including isolated ultrafiltration, sustained low-efficiency dialysis, and low-volume hemodialysis for treatment sessions up to 12 hours. The equipment will replace aging dialysis equipment currently in use for both adult and pediatric patients.

The proposed purchase amount is $494,000 from Fresenius Medical Care, 920 Winter Street, Waltham, Massachusetts. The procurement structure is a single capital purchase plus disposables for one year with potential renewals. Fresenius Medical Care is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole source for the 2008 series hemodialysis machines, the AquaC UNO H water treatment systems, and associated spare parts in the United States. The request was submitted by Unit Director Megan Prinz on October 2, 2026, and approved by Jeffrey Gilmore the same day.