J065--GeneXpert (Cepheid) | New Base | Start: 2/1/25 Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C25025Q0116Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/0bb81dc806ee4d6fb795a7b477bc5e6e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 10, intends to negotiate a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract with Cepheid for a service agreement related to the GeneXpert System at the Dayton VA facility. This acquisition aims to ensure the continued support and operation of the GeneXpert System, which is crucial for providing healthcare services at the Dayton location. Interested contractors are invited to submit capabilities statements or quotations, although this notice does not constitute a request for quotes, and the government will not cover any costs incurred by these responses. Responses are due by December 12, 2024, at 08:00 AM Eastern Time, and inquiries should be directed to Christopher T. Council, Contracting Officer, via email at Christopher.Council@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher T. CouncilContracting Officer
    (216) 447-8300
    Christopher.Council@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract with Cepheid for a service agreement related to the GeneXpert System at the Dayton VA facility. This notice is issued by the Network Contracting Office 10 in Cincinnati, OH, as part of compliance with FAR regulations. Responses from contractors regarding their capabilities are welcome but not required, and the government will not bear any costs incurred by these responses. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 12, 2024, at 08:00 AM Eastern Time. This notice serves as a formal announcement of the proposed contract action and does not constitute a request for quotes. The objective of this acquisition is to ensure the continued support and operation of the GeneXpert System crucial for healthcare services at the Dayton VA location.
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