36C25026P0651.docx
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- 6640--Cepheid GenXpert Modules, Cleveland Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 36C25026P0651
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This is a Sources Sought Notice for Cepheid GeneXpert modules to be procured by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 for delivery to the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The VA intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order on a sole source basis to Cepheid (904 East Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089) under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The solicitation number is 36C25026P0651, with a Product Service Code of 6640 and NAICS Code 325413.
Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by May 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST to demonstrate their ability to provide the required supplies and services. The required items include a Cepheid Xpert GI Panel INF Upgrade FL IP Infinity 10C 8-Pack, Infready Infinity 10C Kit upgrade and installation panel, delivery and installation of equipment in the Microbiology Section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, and training on the use of installed modules. All responses must reference the solicitation number and product name in the subject line and be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Robert Blasko at robert.blasko@va.gov. Responses must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. If no viable responses are received by the deadline, NCO 10 will negotiate solely with Cepheid.
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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Cepheid GenXpert Modules, Cleveland |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 44131 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C25026P0651 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 05-13-2026 17:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6640 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 325413 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300
Independence OH 44131
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Robert Blasko robert.blasko@va.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
POSTAL CODE
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov/ |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| Dept. of Veterans Affairs |
| AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS |
| Robert.Blasko@va.gov |
| EMAIL DESCRIPTION |
| CO email |
DESCRIPTION
Notice of Intent to Sole Source - 36C25026P0651, Cepheid GeneXpert
· Product Service Code: 6640
· NAICS Code: 325413
· Place of Performance: Louis Stokes Cleveland Description:
The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) - FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements), to Cepheid, 904 East Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 on a sole source basis to supply Cepheid GeneXpert to the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement not later than May 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, to Robert.Blasko@va.gov. When responding to this announcement, respondents should reference ‘36C25026P0651, Cepheid GeneXpert’ in the subject line. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required supplies/services. Responding as an interested party under the www.sam.gov website does not constitute convincing evidence of capabilities. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal and facsimile responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. All interested parties are reminded to be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. No telephone calls will be accepted. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing a response to this announcement will be provided by the Government. If after May 14, 2026 @ 9:00 AM, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, NCO 10 shall negotiate solely with Cepheid.
The following items are required for this action:
· Cepheid Xpert GI Panel INF Upgrade FL IP Infinity 10C 8-Pack only
· Infready Infinity 10C Kit, upgrade, install panel
· Delivery and Installation of equipment in the Microbiology Section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Louis Stokes Cleveland DVAMC.
· Training in the use of installed modules.
| *= Required Field |
| Sources Sought Notice |
Sources Sought Notice
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