J066--Cepheid GeneXpert Service Contract
Overview
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Original Source
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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, Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO16), intends to award a sole source contract for the preventive maintenance and repair of the Cepheid GeneXpert System at the Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System, Biloxi, MS. This contract will be negotiated with Cepheid under the authority of FAR 8.405-6 (a)(1)(B) – Limiting sources. This is an Intent to Sole Source notice.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for preventive maintenance and repair services for the Cepheid GeneXpert System. All work must be completed in accordance with a statement of work and schedule (details not provided in this notice).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Intent to Sole Source.
- Authority: FAR 8.405-6 (a)(1)(B) – Limiting sources. Only one source.
- Intended Contractor: Cepheid, 904 Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
- SBA Size Standard: $30.0 Million.
- Product Service Code: J066 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors capable of meeting this requirement must identify their interest and capability by submitting a one-page capability statement. This statement must include:
- Company Name
- UEI
- Socioeconomic Category
- Brief description of business capability for this specific requirement
- GSA Contract number (if applicable)
- Other VA Medical Center past contract information Additionally, a letter of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is required.
Important Notes
- No solicitation will be made available. This is not a request for quotations.
- All information provided is at no cost or obligation to the Government.
- If no responses are received, the Contracting Office will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Cepheid.
Key Deadlines
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, by 12:00 PM CST.
- Responses must be sent via email to: Contract Specialist Angela Kennedy at angela.kennedy2@va.gov.