J065--Cepheid Genexpert Service Agreement | Cincinnati VAMC Base and 2 OY's | Intent to Sole Source 36C25025Q0806

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 10, Cincinnati OH 45219, intends to negotiate a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract for a Cepheid GeneXpert service agreement to CEPHEID, 904 CARIBBEAN DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94089 in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.2. This acquisition is for the Cincinnati VAMC, 3200 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220. The Government intends to award the contract to CEPHEID, 904 CARIBBEAN DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94089. UEI: W6HQTMWB9Q28. This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), requiring publication of the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for quote and no solicitation shall be made available. IAW FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii) Contractors may submit a capabilities statement or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The government shall not pay for any costs incurred by responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are due on or before Friday, August 8th 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to Michael Groneman, Contracting Officer, via email at Michael.Groneman@va.gov and Andrew Arnst, Contracting Specialist, via email and Andrew.Arnst@va.gov.