6515--36C24926D0021 | 10-Year VISN 9 Cepheid Equipment, Maintenance & Support Services IDIQ
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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.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9), has awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to CEPHEID (UEI: W6HQTMWB9Q28) for 10-Year VISN 9 Cepheid Equipment, Maintenance & Support Services. This sole-source award, estimated at $28,711,415.06 over ten years, will provide critical reagents, supplies, equipment, maintenance, and support for rapid syndromic infectious disease diagnostic testing across VISN 9.
Scope of Work
This IDIQ covers the provision of Cepheid platform reagents and supplies essential for rapid syndromic infectious disease diagnostic testing within the VISN 9 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) laboratories. The scope also includes necessary equipment, maintenance, and support services to ensure the operational readiness and technical compatibility of the diagnostic systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Awardee: CEPHEID (UEI: W6HQTMWB9Q28)
- Duration: 10 years (comprising ten 1-year ordering periods)
- Estimated Value: $28,711,415.06 over 10 years (as per J&A). The initial award amount is listed as $0.00, typical for an IDIQ ceiling.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Award Date: February 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Nashville, TN (VISN 9)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Diagnostic Equipment Manufacturing)
Rationale for Award
The award was made on a sole-source basis, justified by a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition. This decision was based on the proprietary nature of Cepheid equipment and reagents, which are deemed essential for compatibility and technical acceptability with existing systems. Market research indicated that only the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Cepheid, Inc., could provide the required solutions.
Additional Notes
This award ensures the continued availability of critical diagnostic capabilities for infectious diseases within the VA's VISN 9 facilities. The contracting office is 249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249).