J--Service check for ABL80 Blood Gas Machine

Technician needed from Radiometer America to repair the Radiometer ABL80, S/N 302061, EE# 337623, located at 4N116-1-UD. Sole Source for this procurement will be Radiometer America Inc. Radiometer America will provide onsite service and repair for ABL 80 Blood Gas Machine. Sole Source per FAR : Only One Responsible Source (FAR 6.302-1) - Radiometer America, the original equipment manufacturer, is best suited for the service needed because of their experience and knowledge with servicing Blood Gas analyzing equipment. They are uniquely and solely qualified to perform this service. This equipment is proprietary to Radiometer America. Radiometer America has intimate knowledge of this unit and has a history with our Blood Gas equipment. They manufactured it, installed it, and have maintained it. Unusual and Compelling Urgency (FAR 6.302-2, 6.303-2(a)(9)(ii)) - Urgency is needed for this repair because having equipment down unit has to defer scans and studies, ultimately disrupting patient care.