J066--New - Base + 4 Yr - Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity Service
ID: 36C25725Q0763Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, 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/2ddffa5ee2194633bb33d942420f47dd/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Cepheid for the maintenance and service of the Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity 48S analyzer utilized at the South Texas Health Care System. This contract will be a firm-fixed price agreement with an initial term plus four optional years, requiring comprehensive services including 24/7 phone support, onsite service during business hours, annual preventative maintenance, and coverage for parts, labor, and software upgrades, all ensuring a commitment to 98% equipment uptime. The GeneXpert Infinity analyzer is critical for laboratory operations within the Veterans Health Administration, and due to its proprietary nature, only certified Cepheid technicians are authorized to perform maintenance. Interested parties may contact Contracting Officer Susan Flores at Susan.flores2@va.gov or (210) 694-6227 for further details, with responses due by July 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM CST.

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    Susan FloresContracting Officer
    (210) 694-6227
    Susan.flores2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to award a sole-source contract to Cepheid for the maintenance and service of the Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity 48S analyzer used at the South Texas Health Care System. This contract is for a firm-fixed price with an initial term plus four optional years. The required services include a comprehensive service agreement with 24/7 phone support, onsite service during business hours, annual preventative maintenance, parts and labor coverage, and software upgrades, all with a commitment to 98% equipment uptime. The contract stipulates that only certified Cepheid technicians can perform maintenance due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. Moreover, the contractor is restricted from accessing patient health information and VA internal systems, ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding patient privacy and security. Interested parties may respond to the notice until the specified deadline, but the government has discretion over whether to seek competitive proposals based on the responses. This announcement reflects VA's intent to secure ongoing support for critical medical laboratory equipment essential for patient care in the Veterans Health Administration.
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