J066--Cepheid GeneXpert Support Services | Follow on/Base+4OYs | Start: 9/18/26 Chillicothe VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract to Cepheid, located at 904 E. Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale, CA, for ongoing support services related to the GeneXpert system at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. This action follows FAR Subpart 13.2 and is intended to ensure continued operation and maintenance of the GeneXpert diagnostic platform, which is critical for timely and accurate testing at the facility. The contract will begin on September 18, 2026, and is structured as a follow-on with an option to extend for an additional four years, maintaining continuity of service without interruption. The sole-source designation is justified under federal regulations, and no formal solicitation will be issued; however, contractors may submit capabilities statements or quotations by the deadline, though the government will not reimburse any costs associated with such submissions. The contract opportunity is identified under solicitation number 36C25026Q0668, with a NAICS code of 811210 for medical, dental, and other health services. Responses must be submitted by Tuesday, June 30th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to Michael E. Groneman, Contracting Officer, and Andrew Arnst, Contract Specialist, via email. This notice fulfills the public disclosure requirements under FAR 5.201(b)(1) and is not a request for proposals, but rather a means to document intent and receive potential input from industry. The award is anticipated to be made to Cepheid, with UEI W6HQTMWB9Q28, ensuring the government maintains access to proprietary technology and certified support necessary for the GeneXpert system's functionality. All performance will occur at the Chillicothe VAMC, with no alternative locations specified.