Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity Maintenance Agreement

GeneXpert Infinity Instrument Maintenance

This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.  CEMB utilizes Cepheid GeneXpert Instruments within our Healthcare Wastewater activitiy to evaluate the use of the Cepheid Xpert Carba-R assay for the detection of targeted carbapenemase genes from healthcare facility wastewater, and by our National Reference Laboratory (NRL) which screens clinical rectal swab specimens for the presence of bacteria as part of clinical decision making and infection control practices. Our laboratories must meet a CLIA requirement that all major equipment, inclusive of the Cepheid GeneXpert instruments, have manufacturer required maintenance performed and stay under maintenance agreements to ensure reliable reporting of results.  The service maintenance agreement is to provide a service maintenance contract for two GeneXpert GX16-16 serial numbers 816029 and 110016181, and one GeneXpert GX4-4 serial number 110012515.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within fifteen (5) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government.  The NAICS 334516 and the PSC 6640 are the classifications for this instrument service.  A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Any quotation/response should be emailed to Gary Morgan, Contract Specialist at gmorgan1@cdc.gov  by 5:00PM EST Thursday, July 4, 2024.