J065--Puget Sound VAMC GeneXpert service agreement POP: Date of award to 1/31/2022 Notice of intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veteran Affairs, through the NCO20 office at the Puget Sound Health Care System, intends to award a sole source contract to Cepheid for GeneXpert services at the Puget Sound VAMC. This contract is designated under solicitation number 36C26021P0283 and aims to cover the period from the date of award through January 31, 2022. The notice serves as an intent rather than a formal solicitation, and no solicitation package is available. However, all interested and capable sources are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations, provided they can demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of their ability to provide the required services. Responses must be submitted via email by 9:00 AM PDT on February 12, 2021. This action complies with FAR Subpart 5.2, which governs the synopses of proposed contract actions, ensuring transparency in the procurement process. The contract falls under NAICS code 325413, relating to pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing, reflecting the specialized nature of the GeneXpert services. Point of contact for this procurement is Ty Draszt, located in Vancouver, Washington, who can be reached for questions or submissions. This contract supports the Department of Veterans Affairs’ ongoing efforts to equip the Puget Sound Veterans Affairs Medical Center with essential diagnostic capabilities.