J066 Maintenance Agreement GeneXpert System VA Anchorage Health Care System
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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.
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 the VA Anchorage Health Care System, is seeking a Service Maintenance Agreement for its two Cepheid GeneXpert Systems. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for an unrestricted acquisition, anticipating a five-year firm-fixed-price Purchase Order. Responses are due April 10, 2026, at 17:00 Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
This acquisition requires comprehensive service and support for two Cepheid GeneXpert systems (SN: 841280 & 120005416). Key deliverables include:
- Annual preventive maintenance and software support (remote and on-site).
- Technical phone support, remote diagnostics, and troubleshooting (Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm AKST).
- On-site response within four business days if necessary.
- Specific maintenance tasks such as replacement of worn module ejectors, lubrication, fan filter replacement, brush cleaning of module optics, and automation battery replacement.
- Entitlement to all GeneXpert system updates, including bug fixes, software upgrades, and feature enhancements.
- Compliance with manufacturer performance specifications, Federal Regulations, National Electric Code (NEC), Life Safety Code (LSC), Joint Commission (JC), and VA Regulations.
- Contractor personnel must adhere to "Universal Precautions" due to potential exposure to infectious materials.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: Five years, consisting of a base period (04/16/2026 to 04/15/2027) and four option years.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted acquisition (not set aside for small business concerns).
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 17:00 Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.
- Published Date: April 2, 2026.
Evaluation
Offerors must complete Section B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE. A key evaluation criterion is that the offeror must be factory trained and certified for the GeneXpert system.
Additional Notes
The solicitation number is 36C26026Q0519. The NAICS Code is 811210 (Service and Repair of Medical and Diagnostic Equipment) with a size standard of $34.0 Million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is J066. The primary point of contact is Eric Lingenfelter (eric.lingenfelter@va.gov, 360-852-9891). Contractors will be required to sign a Privacy Act Confidentiality Statement and adhere to VA regulations for identification, parking, and conduct on premises, including obtaining VA badges.