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6640--Cepheid GenXpert Modules, Cleveland
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The Department of Veteran Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis to Cepheid for the supply, installation, and training related to Cepheid GeneXpert modules at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. This action is authorized under federal regulations allowing sole source procurement when only one responsible source can meet the agency’s needs, specifically for the Cepheid Xpert GI Panel INF Upgrade FL IP Infinity 10C 8-Pack and related equipment and services in the Microbiology Section of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The order includes delivery, installation, and user training for the installed modules. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by May 14, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to fulfill these requirements; however, submission of a statement does not guarantee the government will compete the contract. Responses must be detailed and submitted electronically by the deadline, and all respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management. If no viable alternatives are identified, negotiations will proceed exclusively with Cepheid. This procurement falls under NAICS code 325413 and focuses on ensuring that the Louis Stokes Cleveland facility acquires the necessary upgraded diagnostic testing modules to support its medical services.
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$35,352NAICS
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This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement not later than May 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, to Robert.Blasko@va.gov. When responding to this announcement, respondents should reference 36C25026P0651, Cepheid GeneXpert in the subject line. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required supplies/services. Responding as an interested party under the www.sam.gov website does not constitute convincing evidence of capabilities. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal and facsimile responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. All interested parties are reminded to be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. No telephone calls will be accepted. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing a response to this announcement will be provided by the Government. If after May 14, 2026 @ 9:00 AM, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, NCO 10 shall negotiate solely with Cepheid. The following items are required for this action: Cepheid Xpert GI Panel INF Upgrade FL IP Infinity 10C 8-Pack only Infready Infinity 10C Kit, upgrade, install panel Delivery and Installation of equipment in the Microbiology Section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Louis Stokes Cleveland DVAMC. Training in the use of installed modules.