6640--Intent to Sole Source a Cepheid GeneXpert Service Agreement
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The Department of Veterans Affairs' Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) plans to enter into a sole source contract with Cepheid for a GeneXpert Service Agreement, leveraging statutory authority under 41 U.S.C. 1901. Cepheid is uniquely authorized to service this specific equipment, and no other vendors or service companies are recognized as capable of fulfilling these requirements, justifying the use of simplified acquisition procedures for a firm fixed price, one-year base contract. The acquisition falls under the NAICS code 325413, with a business size standard of 1,255. This notice does not invite competitive quotes, and no solicitation documents are available or will be distributed. However, firms that believe they can meet contract requirements may submit written notification and supporting evidence by the specified deadline for government consideration. The contract is managed by the Network Contract Office 12 (36C252), located in Milwaukee, WI, with Elizabeth Ratcliff serving as the contracting officer and primary point of contact. Respondents must provide detailed documentation demonstrating their ability to comply with the requirements, sent exclusively via email. While responses will be reviewed, the government retains complete discretion to proceed with a sole source procurement without competition based on the submissions. This approach ensures continuity in the maintenance and service of critical GeneXpert equipment within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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