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6550--Cepheid Reagents

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36C25624Q0039Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, plans to negotiate a sole source, firm-fixed price delivery order with Cepheid, located in Sunnyvale, California, for the procurement of MRSA Kits designed for use with the Gene Xpert system. The contract will cover a base period with four additional annual option years. This acquisition is in accordance with FAR 8.405-6, limiting sources to Cepheid due to their specialized product. The relevant NAICS code is 325413, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Interested parties were invited to voluntarily submit information by October 9, 2023, via email to Lakeisha White, but no solicitation was issued, and the request does not constitute a government commitment. This contract's purpose is to secure the specialized Cepheid reagents necessary for diagnostic testing and is managed through the Network Contracting Office 16 based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. All responses to the notice would be used strictly for informational purposes without any obligation or promise of future contracts. The streamlined procurement approach reflects the unique nature of the product and the established relationship with Cepheid, ensuring timely and consistent supply of these specific MRSA testing kits.

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VA plans sole source, fixed-price contract with Cepheid for MRSA kits, including base plus four option years.

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

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MS

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36C25624Q0039 Cepheid Reagents sole source notice

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA
Office AddressRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA
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Lakeisha WhiteLakeisha White

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 intends to negotiate a sole source, firm-fixed price delivery order in accordance with FAR 8.405-6, limiting sources with Cepheid, 904 Caribbean Dr. Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This procurement is for the MRSA Kits that are fabricated for the Gene Xpert. The term of the contract shall be for a base + 4 yearly options. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 325413 and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees. Responses to this notice shall be emailed to Lakeisha White at contact@example.gov. Include the following in the email subject line: MRSA Kits . Responses must be received by 9:00 am (central), Monday, October 9, 2023. There is no solicitation currently available. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis and at no charge to the Government. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Any information provided in response to this notice will be used for informational purpose only and will not be released. Vendor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government.

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