6640--NEW IDIQ >$5MIL | Cepheid Molecular/Testing IDIQ FY26 Current 36C26121D0047

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 21 in Mather, CA, has issued an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling value of $6.3 million for molecular diagnostic testing supplies and services, primarily for use on the GeneX Infinity platform. The contract, awarded under NAICS code 325413 and solicited as 36C26126Q0396, establishes a four-year ordering period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2030, with base and four option periods. Deliverables include reagents, controls, and disposables for testing infectious agents such as MRSA, COVID-19, Flu, RSV, GC/Chlamydia, C. difficile, and others, all to be delivered to the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in North Las Vegas, NV under FOB Destination terms, with risk of loss transferring upon delivery. The award will be made on a price-alone basis under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with no evaluation of technical or past performance factors beyond minimum acceptability. Contract performance is governed by a suite of FAR and VAAR clauses, including 52.216-22 (Indefinite Quantity), 52.217-8 (Option to Extend Services), and 52.240-91 (Security Prohibitions), which impose strict restrictions on the use of covered telecommunications equipment, prohibited foreign entities, and sanctioned countries. All work must adhere to CLIA and CLSI standards, and packaging must comply with VAAR 852.247-73 and implied MIL-STDs for preservation and labeling, including clear expiration dates and use of Manufacturer Part Numbers. Invoicing is strictly electronic via OB10 or EDI formats to the VA Financial Services Center, with no fax, email, or scanned submissions permitted. The Contracting Officer, Mathew Czeshinski, retains sole authority for inspection and acceptance, and the Government holds unlimited rights to all data and deliverables. Security requirements mandate U.S.-based performance, flow-down of all contractual obligations to subcontractors, and compliance with VA Directive 0710 on information security. Small business participation is encouraged through provisions like 52.219-8 and 52.219-28, with deviations