Notice of Intent to Award to Sole Source - FSE On-Site Annual Preventative 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract to CEPHEID for FSE On-Site Annual Preventative Maintenance of their proprietary GeneXpert DX system. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested vendors capable of providing authorized maintenance for the Cepheid GeneXpert DX system are invited to submit their interest and capability by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for annual preventative maintenance and support services for the existing Cepheid GeneXpert DX system. This automated platform is crucial for rapid detection and analysis of carbapenemase gene markers from rectal swab specimens and wastewater samples, supporting public health testing activities. The system is integrated into the CDC's laboratory workflow, ensuring continuity of operations, surge testing capabilities, and comparative analysis against standard PCR testing methodologies. Due to the proprietary nature of the system, including manufacturer-specific components, software, and warranty conditions, the government seeks sources specifically authorized to provide these services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (Firm Fixed-Price) - Notice of Intent
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 08:00 AM ET
- Published: May 13, 2026
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Atlanta, GA
Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. All responses received within fifteen (15) days of issuance will be considered by the government. Information received will be used solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government's determination not to compete this proposed contract, based on responses to this notice, is at its sole discretion. Market research has been conducted to identify potential authorized sources.
Additional Notes
The CDC currently utilizes the Cepheid GeneXpert DX system, and the sole source justification is based on the proprietary nature of the existing system configuration, compatibility requirements, and the need for continuity of ongoing operations.