Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Cepheid Test Kits - CIN
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), VISN 10, Cincinnati VAMC, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Cepheid Test Kits and Reagents. The VA intends to negotiate a firm fixed-price contract with Cepheid Inc. under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source for Reagents." The associated NAICS code is 325413. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence for competition are due by April 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Scope of Requirement
The Cincinnati VAMC Pathology Lab requires various Cepheid reagent kits for use with existing Cepheid GeneXpert instruments for diagnostic tests. The required items and quantities include:
- SINGLE-USE DISPOSABLE SWAB - 120-COUNT (20)
- COLLECTION KIT,XPERT SWAB,US IVD,50 (50)
- COLLECTION KIT A,URINE,50 (25)
- KIT,SA COMP,10-TESTS,GX,IVD (1150)
- KIT,CDIFF/EPI,GX,IVD,10-TEST (50)
- KIT,CT/NG,GX,IVD (155)
- KIT,MTB,IVD,US (50)
- KIT,CARBA-R,IVD,GX (10)
- KIT,XPRESS,MVP,US-IVD,10 TEST (155)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice), anticipated Firm Fixed-Price contract.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source).
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 2, 2026.
Intent & Response
The Government believes that only Cepheid Inc. possesses the required capabilities. This notice is not a solicitation or request for offers, and no solicitation package is available. Any interested party must submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses should be sent to Rachel MacRae.
Point of Contact
Rachel MacRae, rachel.macrae@va.gov