SAM #36C26126Q0396

VA Sole Source IDIQ for Cepheid Molecular Test Kits and Collection Supplies

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 is planning a sole source IDIQ contract for Cepheid molecular test kits and related specimen collection supplies to support rapid PCR testing at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) - VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, North Las Vegas, NV - OEM Highlight: - Cepheid Inc. is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all test kits and supplies requested - Products Requested: - Cepheid molecular test kits compatible with the GeneXpert Infinity 48 module analyzer - GXCARBAR-10: Detection of carbapenem resistance (KPC, NDM, VIM, OXA-48, IMP) - GXCDIFF/EPI-10: Detection of Clostridium difficile - GXMRSA-NXG-10: Detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - GXCT/NG-10: Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis - XPRSTREPA-10: Detection of Strep A - XPRS4PLEX-10: Detection of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B, and/or RSV - XPRSMVP-10: Detection of DNA from BV organisms, Candida species, and Trichomonas vaginalis - CARBAR-BU1: Detection of carbapenemase producing Enterobacterales - Specimen collection and transport supplies: - Nasal Swabs (900-0370) - Specimen Collection Swab (SWAB/G-50) - Urine Collection Kit (URINE/A-50) - Transport Medium (3C057N) - Specimen Collection Swab (SDPS-120) - Liquid Based Collection and Transport Swab (480CFA) - Quantities: - Not specified in the notice - Unique Requirements: - All test kits must be compatible with the existing Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity 48 module analyzer - Sole source justification based on proprietary technology and continuity of veteran care - Five ordering periods with an anticipated contract ceiling of $6.3 million - Place of Performance: - VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, 6900 N Pecos Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89086

Description

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Cepheid. The procurement will result in an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for test kits (reagents) to be used at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System. The solicitation for this action will be posted to SAM.gov, and all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. After consideration, the Government will determine whether to proceed with the sole source acquisition.

The solicitation will be posted on or about March 31, 2026. Please respond to Mat Czeshinski in writing at email Mathew.czeshinski@va.gov by 12:00 EST March 31, 2026.

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