FBSU CEPHEID FY25 SERVICE AGREEMENT
ID: SN-75H70925FB002Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEBILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCBILLINGS, MT, 59107, 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/cb8ca6b21ce045f48f9cc9f195e4e769/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is planning to award a sole source contract to Cepheid US for a service agreement related to the Cepheid GeneXpert Molecular Analyzer at the Fort Belknap Service Unit in Harlem, Montana. This contract will cover a one-year period from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with options for four additional years, and is estimated to be valued at approximately $30,000. The GeneXpert system is crucial for molecular diagnostics, and the sole source justification is based on intellectual property protections held by Cepheid, indicating that only they can meet the agency's requirements. Interested parties may submit evidence of potential competition to the Contract Specialist, Vincent Hansen, at Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov, but should note that this notice does not constitute a request for proposals or quotes.

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    Vincent Hansen
    Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov
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    A16 - Intent to Sole Source - CEPHEID.pdf
    The Billings Area Indian Health Service announces its intent to award a sole source contract to Cepheid US for a service and support agreement for the Cepheid GeneXpert Molecular Analyzer, located at the Fort Belknap Service Unit in Harlem, Montana. The contract covers a one-year period from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with options for four additional years. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately $30,000. This sole source award is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), citing that only one responsible source meets the agency's requirements due to intellectual property protections held by Cepheid. Interested parties may submit evidence suggesting competition would be beneficial but risk costs and time implications. The Government retains discretion on the competition decision and will not reimburse proposal costs. Inquiries must be directed to Contract Specialist Vincent Hansen via email. This notice does not serve as a request for proposals or quotes, and respondents are instructed to specify their subject line accordingly.
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