SAM #36C25026Q0728

Procurement of Cepheid GeneXpert IV-4 Xpress Site Systems and Printers for Dayton VA Medical Center

This opportunity involves the procurement of advanced laboratory diagnostic equipment for the Dayton VA Medical Center: - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 - Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service, Dayton VA Medical Center - OEM Highlight: - Cepheid is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all requested products - Products Requested: - 2 units of Cepheid GENEXPERT IV-4 SITE SYSTEM, XPRESS (Part Number: GXIV-4-CLIA) - 2 units of Black & White Printer (Part Number: PRINTER-BW), compatible with the GeneXpert system - Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; only Cepheid products are acceptable - Delivery required within 4-6 weeks after receipt of order - Firm-fixed-price contract under NAICS 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) - No services or installation are included; this is for supply of equipment only

Description

The Government intends to award a sole source procurement under RFO 12.102(a) to Cepheid to provide GeneXpert IV-4 Xpress Site Systems, (GXIV-4-CLIA) and compatible Black and White Printers to support the Dayton VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Dayton, OH.  This contract action is for supplies for which the Government is soliciting only one source under the authority of RFO 12.102(a).  Accordingly, the Government will negotiate directly with Cepheid, as necessary. A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government.

Interested sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government on future procurements. Response to this synopsis is not required.

All inquiries and concerns must be sent to Contract Specialist Benjamin Reza via e-mail to Benjamin.Reza@va.gov.

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