Intent to Sole Source Cepheid Service Agreement Tender - 139086521

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Intent to Sole Source Cepheid Service Agreement

Deadline: 24 Apr 2026

Posting Date: 07 Apr 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 139086521

Document Ref. No.: 36C24826Q0488

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

This Notice of Intent is provided to advise that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Sole Source, Fixed-Purchase Order with only one source, Cepheid. This procurement is for annual service coverage (Premier Care and Essential Care plans) for two GeneXpert diagnostic analyzers. Coverage includes Preventative Maintenance, repairs, parts, labor, module swaps, uptime guarantee, software updates, and loaner equipment per Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) terms. The period of performance will be for a base year and four one-year options.
This action is for service for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 12.102 (b) and 41 USC §1901, only one will meet the Government s needs. Only one source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the supplies and/or services. It is the Government s belief that the proposed candidate is the only authorized provider of the reagents that can meet the agency s needs. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of sole source contract described in this notice, and such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Government. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the Sole Source acquisition. Any response should be emailed to Moneque Rodriguez at [email protected] by 13:00PM Eastern Standard Time on April 24, 2026.
Notice ID: 36c24826q0488

Department/Ind. Agency: veterans affairs, department of

Sub-tier: veterans affairs, department of

Office: 248-network contract office 8 (36c248)

Product Service Code: j065 - maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- medical, dental, and veterinary equipment and supplies

NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Inactive Dates: may 24, 2026

Inactive Policy: manual

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