Single Source Justification _ signed_Redacted.pdf
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- VISN 15 Cepheid Support Services Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 36C25522C0030_P00005
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This document is a Single Source Justification for continuing a firm-fixed price contract for GeneXpert Advantage Level Services for VISN 15, Contract No. 36C25522C0030. The justification states that the GeneXpert services and equipment are proprietary to Cepheid, the sole manufacturer, and replacement would result in substantial duplication of cost to the government. Market research was conducted, but no other capable sources were identified. The services are sought on a sole-source basis, as Cepheid is the only authorized provider of the GeneXpert systems and reagent test cartridges. The contract was awarded to an unknown vendor on March 11, 2024.
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platforms and to replace them would be a substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10, by reviewing the results of the following:
A query of the SBA’s VetCert database was completed utilizing NAICS 811210 found 203 firms. Due to the limitations of SBA’s VetCert search engine, the ability to refine the data and identify capable sources was determined impractical. To compensate, additional Government databases were queried to identify capable sources (see below).
A query of Ability One’s Procurement List for Services was completed utilizing keyword “GeneXpert.”
No results were found.
A query of GSA Advantage was completed utilizing keyword “GeneXpert.” Two (2) Large Business Contractors were found (Cepheid and Arup Laboratories, Inc.). After review of each Contractor’s catalog, the required GeneXpert services were not offered under their existing GSA Schedules.
A query of VA’s Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) Contracts was completed utilizing keyword “GeneXpert.” No results were found.
A query of VA’s OPAL Strategic Acquistion Center (SAC) Contracts was completed utilizing keyword “GeneXpert.” No results were found.
A query of SBA’s DSBS database was completed utilizing keyword “GeneXpert.” No results were found.
Cepheid provided a sole-source letter stating they are the sole manufacturer of GeneXpert® reagents, and GeneXpert® systems are exclusively Cepheid. GeneXpert® reagent test cartridges are designed and manufactured to only be used with Cepheid instruments. Cepheid is currently the only authorized provider for GeneXpert Systems to customers.
5. The services that are sought are proprietary in nature as the equipment utilizes unique technology and is proprietary to Cepheid. Only the manufacturer can and will specify and provide hardware and software support.
6. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Courtney Chattman Date Contracting Officer
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