J065--Intent to Sole Source: Cepheid Service Agreement

Location:	Virginia
Posted:	Apr 6, 2026
Due:	Apr 24, 2026
Agency:	VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
Solicitation No:	36C24826Q0488
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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

36C24826Q0488

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Department/Ind. Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Office

248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
Original Published Date: Apr 06, 2026 04:08 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Apr 24, 2026 01:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: May 24, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: J065 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
NAICS Code:
- 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Place of Performance:
Department Of Veteran Affairs Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Bay Pines , 33744

Description

This Notice of Intent is provided to advise that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Sole Source, Fixed-Purchase Order with only one source, Cepheid. This procurement is for annual service coverage (Premier Care and Essential Care plans) for two GeneXpert diagnostic analyzers. Coverage includes Preventative Maintenance, repairs, parts, labor, module swaps, uptime guarantee, software updates, and loaner equipment per Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) terms. The period of performance will be for a base year and four one-year options.
This action is for service for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 12.102 (b) and 41 USC Â§1901, only one will meet the Government s needs. Only one source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the supplies and/or services. It is the Government s belief that the proposed candidate is the only authorized provider of the reagents that can meet the agency s needs. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of sole source contract described in this notice, and such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Government. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the Sole Source acquisition. Any response should be emailed to Moneque Rodriguez at moneque.rodriguez@va.gov by 13:00PM Eastern Standard Time on April 24, 2026.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

8875 HIDDEN RIVER PARKWAY
TAMPA , FL 33637
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Moneque Rodriguez
moneque.rodriguez@va.gov
Phone Number 813-972-2000

Secondary Point of Contact

History

Apr 06, 2026 04:24 pm EDT Solicitation (Original)
Apr 06, 2026 04:08 pm EDTPresolicitation (Original)

J065--Intent to Sole Source: Cepheid Service Agreement

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