J066--Notice of Intent: Cepheid Service and Maintenance
ID: 36C26225Q0146Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0a305b6a09ae49d49811efbd61c59fae/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 22, intends to execute a Sole Source Award to Cepheid for the service and maintenance of the GeneXpert Infinity analyzer equipment utilized at the New Mexico VA Healthcare System laboratories. The procurement requires comprehensive annual service, including 24/7 phone support, onsite assistance for five days a week, preventive maintenance, parts, labor, software upgrades, and a guarantee of 98% uptime, all of which are critical for maintaining laboratory operations. Cepheid is the sole authorized manufacturer capable of servicing this equipment, which underscores the necessity for this sole source contract. Interested parties, particularly certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), are encouraged to submit capability statements by November 21, 2024, at 10 AM PST, with inquiries directed to Clift Domen at Clift.Domen@va.gov.

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    Clift DomenContract Specialist
    (562) 766-2241
    Clift.Domen@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Network Contracting Office 22, intends to execute a Sole Source Award to Cepheid for service and maintenance of the GeneXpert Infinity analyzer equipment used at the New Mexico VA Healthcare System laboratories. This notice highlights the necessity for annual service, including 24/7 phone support, onsite assistance, preventive maintenance, parts, labor, and software upgrades, ensuring a 98% uptime guarantee. The decision for a sole source contract stems from the fact that Cepheid is the only authorized manufacturer capable of servicing this equipment, which is critical for maintaining laboratory operations. The procurement will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13, with a performance period of one base year plus four optional years. Interested parties, particularly those certified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), are encouraged to submit capability statements and must adhere to subcontracting limitations. The response deadline for interested parties is November 21, 2024, by 10 AM PST. This notice serves informational purposes only, with no solicitation document available.
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