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65 -- CARTRIDGES, DISPOSABLE SOL DADA15-97-R-0040 DUE 072497 POC Contract Specialist J. MCDONALD (202) 782-1171 Contracting Officer: Earl E. Muse (Site Code DADA15) Walter Reed Army Medical Center intends to negotiate with i-STAT Corporation on a sole-source basis for disposable cartridges used in analyzing blood gases and electrolytes: catalog numbers EG7 (22030) and G3 (220100), used with contractor-owned clinical analyzer for a base year plus four option years. At a minimum, analytes shall include Na, K, iCa, BUN, Urea, Glucose, Hct, Hb, PCO2 and PO2. Ability to analyze using minimal amounts (65ul-105ul) of whole blood capillary, venous or arterial specimens. Analytes shall be maintained at temperatures of 4 degrees + 2 degrees Celsius. System must be able to interface with existing patient monitors (CHCS System). All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Interested firms may request a copy of the solicitation by faxing their request to (202)782-8247 or (202)782-8257. Telephonic requests for the solicitation will not be accepted. See numbered note 22. (0157)

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