INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE GENEXPERT XPRESS PM SERVICE
ID: DZHC-NOI-25-003Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/396db9d0721b41bf802e04c7221c6787/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area, intends to award a sole-source contract to Cepheid, Inc. for preventative maintenance and technical support services for the GeneXpert Xpress system at the Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center in Bloomfield, New Mexico. This contract will cover a period of twelve months, with the possibility of four additional option periods, and is justified under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that Cepheid, Inc. is the only qualified provider for these essential services. The GeneXpert Xpress system plays a critical role in laboratory operations, and this procurement is vital for maintaining its functionality. Interested parties may submit responses demonstrating the potential for competition by May 08, 2025, after which the contract will be awarded if no compelling responses are received. For further inquiries, contact Michael Austin, Contract Specialist, at michael.austin@ihs.gov.

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    michael.austin@ihs.gov
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    The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) is planning to award a sole-source contract to Cepheid, Inc. for preventative maintenance and technical support for the GeneXpert Xpress system at the Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center. This contract will span twelve months with possible extensions. According to FAR 6.302-1, the award is justified as Cepheid, Inc. is deemed the only qualified provider for the necessary services. This notification is not a request for competitive bids; hence no solicitation will be issued. Responses to this notice are invited only if they present compelling justification for competition by May 08, 2025. If no affirmative responses are received by the deadline, the contract will proceed as planned. Any responses will be assessed strictly to evaluate potential competition for future procurements. Contact details for the contracting specialist are provided for further inquiries.
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