J065--GENEXPERT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT
ID: 36C24625P0641Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, 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/f1aaf8d1d60945cc9e5e2b5416ec4820/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Cepheid Inc. for the maintenance and repair services of GeneXpert systems at the Durham VA Medical Center in North Carolina. This procurement is essential to ensure the operational efficiency of the GeneXpert systems, which are critical for medical diagnostics and patient care. The government has determined that Cepheid Inc. is the only authorized vendor capable of providing these specialized services, and while this notice is not a request for competitive bids, expressions of interest from other contractors will be considered within three days of the notice. Interested parties should contact Contracting Officer Harold McQuillia at harold.mcquillia@va.gov for further information.

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    Harold McQuilliaContracting Officer
    (757) 315-3430
    harold.mcquillia@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs announces its intention to award a sole source contract to Cepheid Inc. for maintenance and repair services of GeneXpert systems at the Durham VA Medical Center, NC. Historical research indicates that Cepheid is the only authorized vendor capable of providing these specific services. This notice is not a request for competitive bids; however, the government is open to expressions of interest from other contractors within three days of this notice. Such submissions will help the government assess if there are alternative providers for this service. The procurement will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition regulations. Interested parties are directed to communicate their capabilities to the designated Contracting Officer, Harold McQuillia, through the provided email. This notice underscores the government’s intent to streamline its procurement process while ensuring the specialized service needs of the Durham VA Medical Center are met.
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