Sole Source - Cepheid GeneXpert Tests/Equipment
Closed Special Notice Posted
A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .
- Solicitation number
- HT940826QE009
- Agency
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Defense Health Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Eglin AFB, Florida 32542, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Health Agency's Healthcare Contracting Division - South has published a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Cepheid Inc. for closed-system Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) molecular analyzer equipment and reagents. This special notice was posted on January 30, 2026, and applies to the 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base in Eglin, Florida. The contracting activity is proceeding under the authority of FAR Part 6.103-1, which permits sole source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The notice is not a competitive solicitation; rather, it is an announcement that provides other interested businesses an opportunity to submit information demonstrating their capability to provide equivalent supplies and services. The Government will evaluate any responses received before making a final determination on whether to proceed with the sole source award or convert to a competitive solicitation.
Interested contractors must submit their business name, business type, socio-economic status (such as Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, or 8(a) certification status), and a point of contact with telephone number and email address by the February 14, 2026 due date. The requirement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a business size standard of 1,000 employees and PSC code 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets). All responsible sources meeting these criteria are encouraged to respond, though responses do not constitute binding offers and responders bear all associated costs. Contractor eligibility is not restricted to any particular business size or socio-economic category; however, responses will be evaluated solely at the Government's discretion to determine the most appropriate contracting approach.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Amended notice corrects the PSC code.
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The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity – Healthcare Contracting Division - South intends to award a sole source requirement for a closed-system Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) molecular analyzer and reagents at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) 96th Medical Group at Eglin, Florida, to Cepheid Inc. (Cage Code: 07YE7 ) located at 904 East Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 under the authority of FAR Part 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; the business size standard is 1,000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6550 – In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets.
This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may submit the information listed below, which shall be considered by the agency before the intended award date. The Government is seeking responses from businesses that are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources, rights, and capabilities necessary to provide these supplies/services. This Notice of Intent to Sole Source does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses incurred associated with responding to this Notice. A determination by the Government to continue with a sole source action, or to issue a competitive solicitation, will be made based on any responses received to this notice, and will be made solely at the Government’s discretion.
Please respond with the following:
- Business name
- Business type
- Socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), etc.)
- Person of contact (including telephone number & email address)
- GSA Contract number if applicable
- SAM Unique Entity ID
- Capability statement narrative (not to exceed 1 page) of Contractor’s capability to provide closed-system RT-PCR molecular analyzer and reagents at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) 96th Medical Group at Eglin, Florida.
Responses to this notice should be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Karen Bradley at karen.e.bradley4.civ@health.mil. Responses must be received no later than 4:00 P.M. CT on 14 February 2026. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED.
Update #1 ·
The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity – Healthcare Contracting Division - South intends to award a sole source requirement for a closed-system Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) molecular analyzer and reagents at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) 96th Medical Group at Eglin, Florida, to Cepheid Inc. (Cage Code: 07YE7 ) located at 904 East Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 under the authority of FAR Part 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; the business size standard is 1,000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is J065 – Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies.
This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may submit the information listed below, which shall be considered by the agency before the intended award date. The Government is seeking responses from businesses that are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources, rights, and capabilities necessary to provide these supplies/services. This Notice of Intent to Sole Source does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses incurred associated with responding to this Notice. A determination by the Government to continue with a sole source action, or to issue a competitive solicitation, will be made based on any responses received to this notice, and will be made solely at the Government’s discretion.
Please respond with the following:
- Business name
- Business type
- Socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), etc.)
- Person of contact (including telephone number & email address)
- GSA Contract number if applicable
- SAM Unique Entity ID
- Capability statement narrative (not to exceed 1 page) of Contractor’s capability to provide closed-system RT-PCR molecular analyzer and reagents at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) 96th Medical Group at Eglin, Florida.
Responses to this notice should be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Karen Bradley at karen.e.bradley4.civ@health.mil. Responses must be received no later than 4:00 P.M. CT on 14 February 2026. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Source - Cepheid GeneXpert Tests/Equipment | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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