J065--GeneXpert Service Agreement

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Cepheid, for maintenance and repair services to the GeneXpert analyzer at Hampton VA Medical Center, located at 100 Emancipation Dr., Hampton, Virginia 23667. The contractor will provide preventative maintenance services including, but not limited to: 24-hour phone support and on-site support. Award of a firm fixed price contract is anticipated, for period of performance 9/1/2022 - 8/31/2023, with four 1-year options.

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 4:00 PM EST on July 28, 2022 will be considered by the Government. Inquiries shall be emailed to Breon.campbell@va.gov . No telephone request will be accepted.