Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Full-service maintenance agreement for Government owned 5 Genexpert System
ID: 0012295054Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d282c1b04b7b4ca4a65d49162c97d052/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Medical Command, intends to award a sole source contract to Cepheid for a full-service maintenance agreement for five GeneXpert systems at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas. This procurement is essential for ensuring the continued operation and maintenance of the GeneXpert systems, which are critical for medical diagnostics and patient care. Cepheid is the only provider capable of delivering the necessary software support, licenses, repairs, and upgrades due to its proprietary rights over the system's firmware, as confirmed by market research and a sole source letter from the company. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Bobby Etheridge at bobby.j.etheridge.civ@health.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bobby Etheridge
    bobby.j.etheridge.civ@health.mil
    Files
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    Posted
    Justification FAR Part 13 XPERT Service Agreement 1_Redacted.pdf
    The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) and Medical Command (MEDCOM) have determined that Cepheid is the sole source provider for GeneXpert system maintenance services. Market research, conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, revealed that Cepheid is the only business capable of providing the necessary software support, licenses, repairs, and upgrades due to its proprietary rights over the GeneXpert system's firmware. Despite efforts to identify other sources through GSA eLibrary, ECAT, Google, Spend Under Management, and FPDS.gov, no other authorized vendors were found. Cepheid has issued a sole source letter confirming its unique position as the manufacturer and service provider for these specialized analyzers. The government will continue to assess the market for new entrants and equivalent products but currently relies on Cepheid for the health and welfare of patients.
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