J065--Award Notice- Cepheid Lab Analyzers Service VISN
ID: 36C26325Q0368Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d9c3288d02174c2db1626ddab27529d4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding a sole-source contract for the maintenance and support of Cepheid laboratory analyzers within Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23. This contract, valued at $439,785, encompasses essential technical support services, including 24/7 phone assistance, on-site responses within two days, next-day system swaps, and coverage for all labor and parts, ensuring the operational accuracy and safety of critical medical equipment. The awardee, Cepheid, is the only authorized provider for servicing this specific equipment, as confirmed by market research, which indicated no alternative vendors could meet the specialized service requirements. Interested parties can reach out to Contracting Specialist Jennifer Watkins-Schoenig at Jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov or by phone at 319-688-3631, with responses accepted until March 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time.

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    Jennifer Watkins-SchoenigContracting Specialist
    (319) 688-3631
    Jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov
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    36C26325P0495_1.docx
    This document serves as a Special Notice regarding the award of a contract for Cepheid Lab Analyzers Service under the Department of Veterans Affairs. The contract, numbered 36C26325P0495, amounts to $439,785.00 and was awarded on February 26, 2025. The contracting office, located in Coralville, Iowa, will accept responses until March 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time. The notice indicates that the funding is not sourced from recovery act funds and provides relevant service and industry classifications, including a Product Service Code of J065 and NAICS Code 811210. The awardee, Cepheid, is based in Sunnyvale, California. A Sole Source Justification document was mentioned as an attachment, likely providing the rationale for awarding the contract without competitive bidding. This summary encapsulates the essential information regarding the contract award, the timeline, and the involved parties, reflecting the procedural aspects typical in government RFPs and grants.
    P03 Sole Source Justification CO SIGNED.pdf
    The document details a Justification and Approval (J&A) request by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a sole-source contract for the annual maintenance and support renewal of Cepheid laboratory instruments within Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23. The contract, with an estimated cost of $439,785 for one year, includes essential technical support services such as 24/7 phone assistance, on-site responses within two days, next-day system swaps, and coverage of all labor and parts. The justification cites Cepheid as the only authorized provider for servicing this specific laboratory equipment, emphasizing the importance of authorized maintenance to ensure safety and operational accuracy. Market research confirmed no alternative vendors were suitable for these services; an intent to sole source was published without any responses. The document includes approvals from the contracting officer and the branch chief, affirming the need for this acquisition to maintain optimal functionality of critical medical equipment used within VA facilities. This request highlights the VA's compliance with statutory authority for limited competition in cases where only one source is viable due to specialized service requirements.
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