SAM #Sole_Source_Notice_CepheidTestKits_UMUHC

Sole Source Procurement of Cepheid Xpert Xpress CoV-2/Flu/RSV plus assay test kits for Ute Mountain Ute Health Center

This notice announces the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service's intent to award a sole source contract to Cepheid for specialized respiratory assay test kits for the Ute Mountain Ute Health Center. - Sole source procurement to Cepheid for Xpert Xpress CoV-2/Flu/RSV plus assay test kits - Part number: XPRS4PLEX-10 - Used for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, and RSV - Kits are compatible only with Cepheid's GeneXpert Xpress platform, which is already in use at the health center - Cepheid is the exclusive manufacturer and authorized service provider for these products in the U.S. - No alternative sources available; procurement justified under FAR 6.103-1 - Contract is firm-fixed price and above the simplified acquisition threshold - No specific quantity provided; deliveries will be made as needed - Opportunity is not open for competition due to sole source justification

Technical/Business Details: - OEM: Cepheid - Product: Xpert Xpress CoV-2/Flu/RSV plus assay test kit (XPRS4PLEX-10) - Service Unit: Ute Mountain Ute Health Center, Towaoc, Colorado - Contract type: Sole source, firm-fixed price - No competing products or vendors identified due to proprietary compatibility - Period of performance: As-needed, no set dates - Estimated contract value: Above simplified acquisition threshold (likely $250,000+)

Description

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service for Ute Mountain Ute Service Unit (UMUSU) hereby submits a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract for Cepheid Test Kits to be delivered to Ute Mountain Ute Health Center (UMUHC) located in Towaoc, CO on an as-needed basis, to be awarded to Cepheid, UEI: W6HQTMWB9Q28.

This request is for Cepheid Xpert Xpress CoV-2/Flu/RSV plus assay (XPRS4PLEX-10), used for rapid molecular detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Cepheid provides the only test kits compatible with the GeneXpert Xpress testing platform system, which is currently utilized at UMUHC. Cepheid is currently the sole manufacturer of Xpert® reagents, and GeneXpert® systems are manufactured exclusively for Cepheid. Xpert reagent test cartridges are designed and manufactured to only be used with Cepheid’s instruments. Cepheid is currently the only authorized provider of service for GeneXpert systems to customers within the United States, excluding territories.

The estimated total contract value is above the simplified acquisition threshold.

The sole source contracting action is pursuing a waiver from placing an order on a competitive basis pursuant to FAR 6.103-1 – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements - and is based on market research.

Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective of agency.

The determination not to compete the proposed action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received normally will be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government shall not be responsible for any costs incurred for responding to this notice.

This is not a request for quotes or proposals.

Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Supervisory Contract Specialist, Shandiin DeWolfe, via email: Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov by Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 by or before 5:00pm MDT. Please include “Cepheid Test Kits – UMUHC” in the subject line of the email.

Thank you!

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