ContractSpecial Notice

J065--FY26 Cepheid Service Contract Base + OY4s

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• 36C24826P0164

Response Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Deadline passed

Days Remaining

Closed

Set-Aside

Full & Open

Notice Type

Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 8, intends to award a sole-source contract to Cepheid for a service and maintenance agreement covering one base year and four option years. This procurement is justified under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulations 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's requirements. The contract falls under NAICS code 811210, which pertains to electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, and is critical for ensuring the operational readiness of medical equipment used in veteran healthcare. Interested vendors who believe they can meet the specified needs are encouraged to submit a technical package by November 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST to Contract Specialist Robert R. Edwards at robert.edwards2@va.gov, although the government will not compensate for any information submitted.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

811210

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

PSC Code

J065

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

Solicitation Documents

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36C24826P0164.docx

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AI Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, Orlando VA Healthcare System, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Cepheid for service and maintenance. This notice, identified as a Special Notice, is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation will be made available. The contract covers a one-year base period with four option years (OY4s). The sole-source justification is based on statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulations 6.302-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." This procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 with a small business size standard of $34 million. Vendors who believe they possess the technical capability to meet this specific need are invited to submit a complete technical package as clear and convincing evidence by November 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST to Robert R. Edwards at robert.edwards2@va.gov. Any responses received will be considered for future procurements, but the government will not pay for the submitted information.