SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- Test Analyzer (Cepheid GeneXpert) System - Intent to Sole Source Notice
- Notice Date
- 12/19/2023 12:42:21 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
- ZIP Code
- 39157
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25624Q0231
- Response Due
- 12/26/2023 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 01/05/2024
- Point of Contact
- Caleb Parker, Contract Specialist
- E-Mail Address
-
caleb.parker@va.gov
(caleb.parker@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO 16) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, firm fixed priced contract with Cepheid, 904 East Caribbean Drive Sunnyvale, California 94089-1189. The VA, G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center has a requirement to purchase a Cepheid GeneXpert XVI R2 16 system with accessories. Reference the line items provided in the chart below for additional details. The period of performance will be for thirty calendar days after receipt of order. Line Item Manufacturer Brand Name Manufacture Item Number Description Quantity Unit of Measure 0001 Cepheid GXXVI-16-D-10C GENEXPERT XVI R2 16 MODULE, DESKTOP, 10C 1 EA 0002 Cepheid GX16A4Y 4 YEAR GX 16-16 ADVANTAGE SERVICE AGREEMENT 4 YR 0003 Cepheid 850-0386 PRO APC POWER-SAVING BACK-UPS KIT 1 EA 0004 Cepheid Printer-BW B&W PRINTER FOR GENEXPERT AND SMARTCYCL 1 EA This acquisition is in accordance with FAR 8.405 6(a)(1)(i)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies and services required at the level or quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. The proposed contractor; Cepheid is currently the sole manufacturer of Xpert® reagents, and GeneXpert® systems are manufactured exclusively for Cepheid. Xpert reagent test cartridges are designed and manufactured to only be used with Cepheid s instruments. Cepheid is currently the only authorized provider of service for GeneXpert systems to customers within the United States, excluding territories. NCO 16 intends to non-competitively award this requirement to Cepheid on or about January 19, 2024. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1000 employees. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals. Any interested party that believes it is capable of meeting the requirement described herein may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this notice. Only emailed responses will be considered. All responses shall be submitted to the attention of: Caleb Parker at caleb.parker@va no later than 3:00 PM CST on December 26, 2023. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence, that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement base upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This notice shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.
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- Record
- SN06916638-F 20231221/231219230048 (samdaily.us)
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