Notice of Intent to Award - Cepheid GeneXpert® XVI Analyzer Maintenance Services - Irwin Army Community Hospital - Fort Riley, KS
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 Fort Hood Health Contracting Branch, Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Firm Fixed-Price, sole source contract to Cepheid. This contract is for maintenance services for Government-owned Cepheid GeneXpert® XVI Analyzers at Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, KS. This notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive quotes, and the Government has determined only one source is reasonably available.
Scope of Work
The intended contract covers comprehensive maintenance services for the Government-owned Cepheid GeneXpert® XVI Analyzers. These services are crucial for ensuring the continued operational readiness and reliability of these medical diagnostic systems at the Irwin Army Community Hospital.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source
- Intended Contractor: Cepheid (an other than small business)
- Authority: Title 41 U.S.C 1901 as implemented in FAR 12.102(a) for acquisitions valued below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- Size Standard: $34 Million
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: February 26, 2026
- Notice Response Deadline: March 9, 2026 (This is for informational purposes; the Government states it is not seeking competitive proposals and will not honor capability briefings.)
Additional Notes
This is not a request for competitive proposals. The Contracting Officer has determined that only Cepheid is reasonably available to provide these specialized maintenance services. Any information provided in response to this notice will not be used as part of any subsequent solicitation requirement, and a determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion.
Contact: Perry J. Cannon, perry.j.cannon.civ@health.mil