J066--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Support Services for Cepheid GeneXpert XVI Analyzer
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), specifically Network Contracting Office 16, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to CEPHEID for support services for a Cepheid GeneXpert XVI Analyzer (serial number 840509). This analyzer is located at the Alexandria VA Medical Center in Pineville, Louisiana. The notice is published in accordance with FAR Part 5.101(a)(2) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), based on a determination that only one source is reasonably available. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required services and demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the government must submit evidence by February 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The required support services for the Cepheid GeneXpert XVI Analyzer include:
- On-Site Visits: Guaranteed response time of less than 4 days, business hour coverage, and unlimited on-site labor by a Cepheid certified engineer.
- Preventative Maintenance (PM): Performed by a Cepheid certified engineer, encompassing specific tasks such as replacing worn parts, cleaning, and system checks.
- Technical Phone Support: Available during business hours.
- Repair Services: Includes instrument and module swaps, labor by a Cepheid certified engineer for all other parts, unlimited OEM parts and software upgrades, and unlimited labor.
- System Certification: Installation Qualification (IQ). Explicitly excluded from the service plan are guaranteed uptime, weekend/holiday coverage, weekend/holiday phone support, loaner instruments, and relocation of the instrument.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Sole-Source (intended).
- Solicitation Number: 36C25626Q0401.
- Intended Awardee: CEPHEID, 904 East Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, California, 94089-1189.
- Period of Performance: A base year from February 22, 2026, to February 21, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods, potentially extending through February 21, 2031.
- Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16.
- Published Date: February 18, 2026.
Set-Aside
Not Applicable (Notice of Intent to Sole Source).
Submission & Deadline
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time.
- Submission Requirement: Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition for these services would be advantageous to the Government.
- Point of Contact: Tammy DeMille, Contract Specialist (tammy.demille@va.gov).