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The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Cepheid to acquire two GXXV14ADD GeneXpert four-module color add-on units as expansions to existing equipment. Cepheid is identified as the sole manufacturer capable of supplying this specific equipment, which will be procured through an existing GSA contract. The procurement is governed under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6(b)(1), which allows for sole source acquisition when proprietary information limits competition. This action is part of ensuring the medical center has the necessary and compatible diagnostic equipment for its Medical Service. Interested parties with the capacity to fulfill this requirement may submit their capabilities by a specified deadline to be considered for a competitive procurement, although the government reserves the right to proceed solely with Cepheid if no other sources are deemed suitable. There is currently no solicitation available, and all inquiries must be directed via email to the designated contact. This process complies with government priorities to use authorized supply sources and maintains transparency by allowing other potential vendors to express interest, although the final decision rests with the government.

General Info

Louis Stokes VA seeks sole source contract with Cepheid for GeneXpert module expansions.

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423450 - Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

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PostedOct 30

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Full Description

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FAR 8.405-6(B)(1) This is a notice of intent of The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 to negotiate sole source with Cepheid for supplying The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, Medical Service, with: 2 EA GXXV14ADD GeneXpert sicx color 4-module add-on. This is an add-on (expansion) of current equipment. Cepheid (manufacturer) is the only vendor who can provide this equipment. This is being purchased off of GSA Contract GS-07F-0597T. Per FAR 8.002 (a)(v), Priorities for use of Government supply sources, agencies shall satisfy requirements for supplies and services from or through the sources and publications listed. The Government believes that only one business can satisfy the agency requirements and intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(B)(1)- access to proprietary information. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by Friday November 16, 2012 at 5PM EST. Such capabilities information will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation is available at this time. All inquiries must be submitted by email to Rachelle Hamer at contact@example.gov. .

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