J065--Cepheid Lab Analyzers Service in support of VISN 23 VAHCS

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This document is a "Sole Source Justification" (FAR 13.5) for the "Cepheid Lab Analyzers Service in support of VISN 23 VAHCS" opportunity. It outlines the rationale for a sole source award.

• Justification for Sole Source: Details the reasons why the acquisition is being conducted on a sole source basis.
• Applicable Regulation: References FAR 13.5.
• Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Requirement: Service for Cepheid Lab Analyzers.
• Location: VISN 23 VAHCS.

This attachment indicates that the opportunity is being considered for a sole source award. Potential bidders should review this justification to understand the government's rationale and to determine if they have grounds to protest or respond if the sole source determination is finalized.

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This document is a Sole Source Justification under Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items in accordance with FAR 13.5. It explains the rationale for procuring a contract with a single vendor.

• Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System.
• Requiring Activity: VISN 23 VA Healthcare System.
• Action: Firm fixed price one-year contract for Cepheid GeneXpert Lab Analyzer Maintenance and Service.
• Estimated Value: Approximately $530,967.00.
• Period of Performance: 02/28/2026 to 02/27/2027.
• Statutory Authority: FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items (41 U.S.C. § 1901 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(2)).
• Justification for Sole Source: Cepheid is the only responsible source capable of providing the GeneXpert Lab analyzer, associated test cartridges, proprietary software, firmware, system upgrades, and manufacture-authorized maintenance and support due to the system's proprietary nature and intellectual property.
• Market Research: Included review of prior contracts, FPDS-NG data, OEM listings, and a Notice of Intent to Sole Source posted on SAM.gov. No responses were received.
• Cost Determination: Contracting Officer will determine pricing fairness and reasonableness by comparing proposed pricing to historical contracts and validated IGCE.

This document indicates a sole-source procurement for maintenance and service of Cepheid GeneXpert Lab analyzers. Bidders should note that competition is restricted because Cepheid is the exclusive provider of the necessary components, software, and authorized support. The agency will continue market research for future acquisitions to identify potential competitive opportunities.

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This document is a "Sole Source Justification" (SAT-SAP CO Signedmdc) related to Solicitation Number 36C26326Q0327. It serves as an attachment providing the rationale for a sole source acquisition.

• The document details the justification for awarding a contract on a sole source basis.
• It references the specific requirement for "Cepheid Lab Analyzers Service in support of VISN 23 VAHCS."

This attachment indicates that the associated opportunity is being considered for sole source award. Potential bidders should review this justification to understand the government's rationale for not seeking competitive proposals. This may impact their decision to pursue the opportunity or to engage with the contracting office regarding the justification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Sole Source Justification under Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items in accordance with FAR 13.5. It explains the rationale for a sole-source contract for Cepheid GeneXpert Lab Analyzer Maintenance and Service.

• Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System.
• Requiring Activity: VISN 23 VA Healthcare System.
• Action: Firm fixed price one-year contract for Cepheid GeneXpert Lab Analyzer Maintenance and Service.
• Estimated Cost: Approximately $530,967.00.
• Period of Performance: 02/28/2026 to 02/27/2027.
• Statutory Authority: FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2).
• Justification for Sole Source: Cepheid is the only responsible source capable of providing the GeneXpert Lab analyzer, associated test cartridges, proprietary software, firmware, system upgrades, and manufacture-authorized maintenance and support due to the system's proprietary and integrated nature.
• Market Research: Included review of prior contracts, FPDS-NG data, OEM listings, and a Notice of Intent to Sole Source posted on SAM.gov. No responses were received.
• Fair and Reasonable Pricing: To be determined by the Contracting Officer by comparing proposed pricing to historical contracts, IGCE, and similar contracts awarded in other VISNs.

This document indicates that the upcoming contract for Cepheid GeneXpert Lab Analyzer Maintenance and Service is being procured on a sole-source basis from Cepheid. It details the justification for this approach, including market research efforts and the proprietary nature of the GeneXpert system. Bidders should note that this procurement is not open to full and open competition at this time.