J065--GeneXpert Systems Service and Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO 2), has issued a Special Notice / Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Cepheid for service and maintenance of GeneXpert systems. This notice is for market research purposes and is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties must demonstrate their capabilities by May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a full-service contract covering Cepheid GeneXpert IV and GeneXpert XVI systems. Services include:
- Authorized/trained certified field service engineers
- Travel, labor, equipment, tools, and materials
- OEM parts and repair services
- Telephone and remote diagnostic support
- Software updates for hardware and software
- Preventative maintenance
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent (Sole Source)
- Intended Source: Cepheid (OEM)
- Period of Performance: September 20, 2026 - September 19, 2027, with four (4) option years.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard $34 Million).
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Notice of Intent)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Published: April 28, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties must identify their interest and capability by submitting clear and convincing documentation via email only to Lynn.Krakowiak@va.gov. The subject line must be "RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – GeneXpert Service 36C24226Q0570". Only written responses from responsible sources will be considered. The VA will not be responsible for costs incurred by respondents. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at the New York Harbor Healthcare System, including the Manhattan campus (423 E 23 Street, New York, NY 10010) and the Brooklyn campus (800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209).