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Cepheid leased analyzer and reagents
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The contract, identified by solicitation number W81K0026QA231, is a sole-source, firm-fixed-price agreement awarded to Cepheid for the lease of nine GeneXpert XVI analyzers and the supply of proprietary diagnostic reagents to support molecular testing at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas. The performance period spans five years, beginning October 1, 2026, and concluding September 30, 2031, with one base year and four one-year option periods, each valued at approximately $1.26 million, for a total estimated contract value of $6.28 million. The award is justified under FAR 12.102(b) and 41 U.S.C. §1901 due to the proprietary nature of Cepheid’s GeneXpert platform, which requires exclusive use of Cepheid-manufactured cartridges and service to maintain system integrity, ensure diagnostic accuracy, and preserve compatibility with four pre-existing government-owned analyzers. Competing systems cannot interface with existing infrastructure, making replacement impractical due to high transition costs and operational disruption. Deliverables include monthly instrument rental and service coverage along with annual volumes of five FDA-approved reagent kits—GXGBSLBXC-10/KIT, XPRS4PLEX-10/KIT, XPRSHD-10/KIT, GXDLDUO-10/KIT, and GXTWIST-10/KIT—for testing pathogens including C. difficile, MRSA, Group B Strep, RSV, Flu, and COVID-19. All services and maintenance must be provided directly by Cepheid, with no subcontracting anticipated, and reagent quantities are fixed per year, though option years require updated market research to confirm continued exclusivity before exercise. Funding is contingent on the availability of Fiscal Year Defense Health Program appropriations, and while no formal packaging, marking, or inspection standards are specified beyond OEM compatibility and clinical validation, acceptance occurs at the delivery site in Fort Hood. The contracting office is located at JBSA Ft Sam Houston, Texas, with no socioeconomic set-asides applied and no small business or other socioeconomic certifications claimed by the vendor. The CAGE code 07YE7 is the primary identifier for the offeror, and no security clearances or personnel vetting are required. Invoicing will be managed through ECAT, though the specific government invoicing system is
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Fort Hood, TX, 76544, USASet-Aside
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