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Department of Veterans Affairs

6550--Intent to Sole Source Blood Gas Analyzers and Consumables

Solicitation: 36C24826Q0208
Notice ID: a79ad8826b3542af8da9ba2be1f38a8a
TypeSpecial NoticeNAICS 334516PSC6550DepartmentDepartment of Veterans AffairsPostedJan 06, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueJan 09, 2026, 10:00 PM UTCExpired

Special Notice from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF • VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: {"city":{},"state":{},"country":{}}. Response deadline: Jan 09, 2026. Industry: NAICS 334516 • PSC 6550.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 334516 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 33.

12-month awarded value
$9,085,767
Sector total $23,970,332,278 • Share 0.0%
Live
Median
$31,806
P10–P90
$26,032$117,539
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+99%($3,017,627)
Deal sizing
$31,806 median
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Place of performance
{"city":{},"state":{},"country":{}}
Contracting office
Tampa, FL • 33637 USA

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Point of Contact

Name
Quentin Ford
Email
Quentin.Ford@va.gov
Phone
813-861-5858

Agency & Office

Department
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Subagency
248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Tampa, FL
33637 USA

More in NAICS 334516

Description

Special Notice from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF • VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: {"city":{},"state":{},"country":{}}. Response deadline: Jan 09, 2026. Industry: NAICS 334516 • PSC 6550.

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Jan 07, 2026
Executive summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to sole source Blood Gas Analyzers and consumables, signaling a specific procurement opportunity primarily targeted at suppliers with established capabilities in this category.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to procure blood gas analyzers and related consumables through a sole source acquisition, likely due to specific technical requirements or prior satisfactory service from a particular vendor.

Work breakdown
  • Research current blood gas analyzer technologies.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of available consumables.
  • Establish pricing strategies for unique consumables.
  • Assess the potential need for technical support and training on analyzers.
Response package checklist
  • Company profile and experience.
  • Technical specifications of offered products.
  • Pricing for analyzers and consumables.
  • Warranty and support information.
Suggested keywords
blood gas analyzersmedical suppliessole source procurementVHAcreditable suppliers
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Specific technical specifications of the required analyzers.
  • Details on previous supplier performance and evaluation criteria.
  • Clarification on the rationale for sole source decision.

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