J065--cepheid service contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Cepheid for annual maintenance and repair service for the GeneXpert Lab Analyzer located at the Richmond VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA. Service to include:

24x7 phone support

On-site support 8am to 6pm

Annual preventative maintenance

All parts, labor, and travel for corrective and preventative maintenance

Software upgrades

98% uptime guarantee

Period of performance will be for Base with four option years. Justification for this sole source procurement is in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) soliciting from a single source.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any business that believes it can meet these requirements and possesses relevant past-experience and expertise may give written notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. Responses will be considered by the Government however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NAICS Code 811219 / $22 million. Responses received by 2:00 pm EST on October 12th, 2021 will be considered by the Government. Inquiries shall be emailed to Emily.Donahue@va.gov. No telephone requests will be accepted.