Cepheid GeneXpert System Maintenance Services at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) Contracting Activity, Healthcare Contracting Division - West (HCD-W), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Cepheid GeneXpert System Maintenance Services at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California. The DHA intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to Cepheid Inc.
Scope of Work
The objective is to procure maintenance services for the Cepheid GX16A1Y GeneXpert analyzers. Cepheid Inc. specializes in the service of these highly specialized systems. The required service plan is the "Cepheid Essential Care Plan," which is proprietary and must be provided by Cepheid or its authorized vendors to maintain the warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm-Fixed Price contract intended)
- Intended Contractor: CEPHEID INC (UEI: W6HQTMWB9Q28, CAGE: 07YE7)
- Period of Performance: March 7, 2026 – March 6, 2031 (base + 4 option periods)
- NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance ($34M size standard)
- PSC: J065 Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Challenge Due: February 20, 2026, at 1000 Pacific Standard Time (PST)
- Published: February 18, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. Based on market research and previous acquisition history, Cepheid Inc. is considered the only source capable of meeting the Government's minimum requirements. Vendors interested in challenging the sole source basis must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide the noted services. The Government will consider these statements to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with the sole source award.
Additional Notes
Capability statements should not exceed six (8.5 x 11 inch) pages, using a font size no smaller than 10-point. Submissions should be emailed as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Kathleen Orozco at kathleen.e.orozco.civ@health.mil. Telephone requests or offers will not be honored.