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J065--GeneXpert Systems Service and Maintenance
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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 intends to award a sole source contract to Cepheid for comprehensive service and maintenance of GeneXpert IV and XVI diagnostic systems at the Manhattan and Brooklyn campuses of the New York Harbor Healthcare System. The base period of performance runs from September 20, 2026, to September 19, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions, all contingent on government discretion. Cepheid, as the original equipment manufacturer and sole authorized provider of software, firmware, and maintenance support for these systems, is the only source capable of fulfilling the requirement under FAR 6.302-1, with all service activities requiring certified OEM field engineers, genuine parts, remote diagnostics, software updates, and preventive maintenance. The contract is classified under NAICS code 811210, with a size standard of $34 million in annual revenue, and requires contractors to be registered in the System for Award Management. All service and support must be delivered directly at the designated VA facilities in Manhattan and Brooklyn, with no alternative locations permitted. Interested parties may submit capability documentation to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirement by May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, via email only with a precisely formatted subject line; no telephone inquiries are accepted. The submission must include detailed evidence of technical expertise, experience, and qualification to perform OEM-level maintenance on GeneXpert systems, though no formal evaluation factors or pricing details are provided, as this is a non-competitive action. No contract value has been disclosed, and no specific invoicing methods, payment offices, or accounting codes are indicated. The solicitation does not require packaging, labeling, or shipping standards, nor does it specify inspection criteria beyond adherence to OEM protocols. Cepheid’s exclusive authorization as the manufacturer and the absence of any competitive solicitation process confirm the sole-source basis of this action.
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Place of Performance: New York Harbor Healthcare System Manhattan campus 423 E 23 Street New York, NY 10010
New York Harbor Healthcare System Brooklyn campus 800 Poly Place Brooklyn, NY 11209 The NAICS code for this requirement is 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard $34 Million). Intended Source: Cepheid 904 Caribbean Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by May 8, 2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses from responsible sources will be considered. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE GeneXpert Service 36C24226Q0570 in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist, Lynn Krakowiak at Lynn.Krakowiak@va.gov. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements. No telephone inquiries shall be accepted.
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