GeneXpert XVI Preventative Maintenance Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically NCO 22, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable contractors for GeneXpert XVI Preventative Maintenance Services at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System in Long Beach, CA. This market research aims to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible or if a sole source contract with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Cepheid, is necessary. Responses are due by February 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks services including preventative maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance, and routine technical support for VA-owned Cepheid GeneXpert XVI equipment. The scope encompasses furnishing all necessary parts, labor, transportation, and access for full-service maintenance. Key requirements include one annual PM per manufacturer's recommendations, ensuring a 98% uptime guarantee for corrective maintenance, and providing 24/7/365 technical telephone support with onsite response within four hours. Contractors must supply all OEM manufactured parts (hardware & software) and labor, as well as access to generally released software updates and loaner equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (1 year)
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 11:00 AM Mountain Time
- Published Date: February 10, 2026
- Product Service Code (PSC): J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 811210
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must respond to this Sources Sought Notice via email only to Katharine Robert at katharine.robert@va.gov. Responses must include the contractor's SAM UEI and business size status, along with supporting evidence demonstrating their capability to meet the requirements. This is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation is currently available. Responses will be used solely to determine if a competitive set-aside procurement is possible. If no interested and capable parties are identified, the Government intends to issue a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price Award to the OEM, Cepheid. No inquiries will be accepted at this time.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: VA Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90822.
- Contractor Badging: Compliance with VA Handbook 0735 (HSPD-12) is required, including potential background checks and mandatory training.
- Draft SOW: A draft Statement of Work is included for informational purposes but is not final.