J066 Maintenance Agreement GeneXpert System VA Anchorage Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 20, is soliciting a five-year firm-fixed price purchase order for a service maintenance agreement for the Cepheid GeneXpert system located at the VA Anchorage Health Care System in Alaska. The period of performance is scheduled from April 16, 2026, to April 15, 2031, consisting of a base year and four subsequent option years, with a potential six-month extension. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and supervision necessary for annual preventive maintenance and software support, including remote diagnostics, technical phone support during Alaska Standard Time business hours, and on-site response within four business days if required. Specific maintenance tasks include replacing worn module ejectors, lubricating moving parts, replacing fan filters, cleaning module optics, and performing Xpert Check calibrations. To be eligible for award, offerors must be factory trained and certified to perform services on the GeneXpert system. The government will evaluate offers based on the most advantageous combination of price and other factors, calculating the total value by adding the base requirement to all option prices. The contract requires strict adherence to manufacturer specifications, VA regulations, and safety standards such as the National Electric Code and Joint Commission. Additionally, the contractor must sign a Privacy Act Confidentiality Statement and comply with medical VLAN cybersecurity restrictions. Payments will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer through the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System.