SAM #HT941026DE002

Sole Source Maintenance and Repair Contract for Cepheid GeneXpert Analyzers at Madigan Army Medical Center

Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), under the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is seeking a 5-year contract for maintenance and repair services for its government-owned Cepheid GeneXpert analyzers. - Only Cepheid is authorized to provide these services due to proprietary technology, exclusive licensing, and patented cartridge systems. - The contract is a firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement valued at $208,440 annually. - No other vendors are permitted to service or support the GeneXpert systems; this is a non-competitive, sole source procurement. - The services cover maintenance and repair of GeneXpert systems and components, with no specific part numbers or quantities listed. - The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category. - The period of performance is 5 years, with annual renewals. - Commercial competitors are not eligible due to Cepheid's exclusive rights.

Description

Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) requires a non-personal services contract to provide Maintenance and Repair services for the Government owned equipment, Cepheid GeneXpert systems and components. Only one company can provide the services required because the services ordered are unique and highly specialized. Cepheid is currently the only authorized provider of service for GeneXpert systems to customers within the United States, excluding territories. The System's functionality relies on Cepheid-owed intellectual property, including patented cartridge technology, closed-system assay design, and proprietary analytical software. No other vendor is authorized to manufacture, distribute, service, or support the GeneXpert analyzer or its associated consumables.

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