Opportunity
SAM #36C24626Q0799
Sole Source Procurement of GENEXPERT 16-Module PCR Analyzer System for Durham VA Medical Center
Buyer
Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration
Posted
July 17, 2026
Respond By
July 21, 2026
Identifier
36C24626Q0799
NAICS
334516
This notice announces a sole source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, for a GENEXPERT 16-Module PCR Analyzer System from Cepheid for the Durham VA Medical Center. - Sole source purchase order to Cepheid, the OEM, for GENEXPERT 16-Module PCR Analyzer System - Equipment required for rapid and accurate detection of infectious diseases, supporting patient care at Wake County VA Outpatient Clinic - No competitive solicitation; interested vendors may submit written notice with supporting evidence - Procurement justified under FAR 12.102(a); NAICS Code 334516 applies - Responses due by July 21, 2026, 10:00 AM EST - Period of performance is base of service; no specific dates provided - Key requirement: system must analyze genetic material for infectious disease detection - Only one unit requested; no additional services specified
Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 intends to award a sole source purchase order PCR Analyzer from Cepheid at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, NC. The required equipment is used to provide a rapid and accurate detection of infectious diseases and other conditions by analyzing genetic material. This equipment helps in improving patient care at the Wake County VA Outpatient Clinic.
Period of performance will be base of service. Justification for this sole source procurement is in accordance with (RFO) FAR 12.102(a) 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 334516. Responses received by 10:00 am EST on July 21st, 2026, will be considered by the Government. Inquiries shall be emailed to Christian.rosadoramirez@va.gov. No telephone requests will be accepted.