6640--Cepheid 6-Month Contract Intent to Sole Source Notice
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued an Intent to Sole Source Notice for Cepheid PCR Molecular testing supplies and services. The VA plans to award a 6-month, firm-fixed price contract to Cepheid. Interested parties who believe they can provide comparable services must submit their capabilities by March 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This notice announces the VA's intent to award a sole-source contract to Cepheid to ensure the continued provision of essential Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Molecular testing. The contract will cover necessary supplies and services, including currently owned instruments, reagents, consumables/disposables, and lease/preventative maintenance agreements. This is to support VA facilities under VISN 2 New Jersey Healthcare.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Duration: 6 months (April 01, 2026, through October 01, 2026)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 334516
Submission Requirements
This is not a request for proposals or quotations, and no solicitation document exists. No contract award will be made based on responses to this notice. However, interested parties who believe they can provide the required services should submit their expression of interest and capability, including pricing and technical data, to demonstrate they are a comparable source. The government will use these responses solely to determine if a future competitive procurement is warranted. The decision not to compete remains at the government's discretion.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
- Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office 2 (36C242)
- Primary Point of Contact: Aleta Jennette, Contracting Officer (Aleta.Jennette@va.gov, (914) 737-4400 ext 2068)