Cepheid sole source mspv BPA POP: 03/02/2023 to 03/01/2028
Ended Blanket Purchase Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 36C24123A0061
- Awardee
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Cepheid UEI W6HQTMWB9Q28
- Awarding agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 36C24123Q0320 Solicitation number
- Last date to order 100% complete
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), awarded to Cepheid Inc. on March 2, 2023, represents a sole-source procurement vehicle established through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VISN 1) for the provision of molecular diagnostic systems, reagents, and testing supplies. The contract operates under a single-award structure with no small business set-aside designation, establishing a period of performance from March 2, 2023, through March 1, 2028. While the ceiling value is listed at $0.00, this designation is typical for BPA vehicles where pricing and quantities are determined through individual task orders issued against the agreement rather than through a fixed contract ceiling. Cepheid, a for-profit molecular diagnostics manufacturer headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, was selected as the sole-source provider based on its specialized expertise and established market position as a primary federal supplier of diagnostic solutions, particularly its GeneXpert diagnostic platform and associated molecular testing capabilities.
The BPA authorizes VISN 1 to procure comprehensive molecular diagnostic solutions from Cepheid, including GeneXpert diagnostic systems, molecular testing reagents and assays, polymerase chain reaction test kits for infectious disease detection (including COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, tuberculosis, and other pathogens), and preventive maintenance services for diagnostic equipment. This procurement vehicle supports the clinical laboratory operations and infectious disease testing requirements across VISN 1 medical centers, enabling demand-driven ordering of testing supplies and equipment necessary for patient diagnostic services. The sole-source justification reflects Cepheid's established role as the VA system's critical supplier of molecular diagnostics, with related indefinite delivery contracts across other VISN regions (including VISN 6 valued at $32.8 million and VISN 17 valued at $6.7 million) demonstrating the company's substantial capacity to serve distributed federal healthcare facilities through firm fixed-price delivery order structures.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 36C24123A0061?
36C24123A0061 was awarded to Cepheid by Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (Veterans Health Administration) on March 2, 2023.
Who can order from contract 36C24123A0061?
36C24123A0061 is a single award blanket purchase agreement. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
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