J065--Intent to Sole Source Cepheid Lab Analyzer Repair 36C26325Q1156
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AI-generated · Sep 27, 2025Repair services for a Cepheid Lab Analyzer, model Infinity 48, including all labor, transportation, remote and on-site support, licensing, software, and materials necessary to complete the repair, with replacement of five 6C INF80 SANMINA modules. Repairs must begin within two business days of receipt of the purchase order, and Cepheid is the exclusive proprietary service provider for Cepheid analyzers.
This is not a competitive procurement, but capable firms may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to perform the work, including relevant experience and contract references, and indicating if they are the direct supplier. Submissions should include essential company information and a point of contact; the government will evaluate responses at its discretion and may decide not to compete. Responses must be received by the stated deadline through the designated channel.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Procurement Office Central (RPOC), Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) intends to award a sole source contract in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 with: Cepheid shall furnish all labor, transportation, remote and on-site support, licensing, software, and materials necessary to repair Cepheid Analyzer, model #Infinity 48. The repair includes the replacement of five (5) 6C INF80 SANMINA modules. The vendor shall begin repairs no later than two (2) business days after receipt of the purchase order. Cepheid is the proprietary service provider of Cepheid analyzers. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any responsible firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification and capability statements prior to the response due date and time. Vendors shall indicate if they are the direct supplier of the items. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements and must include relevant corporate experience along with the applicable contract number, total contract dollar amount, contract period of performance, details of the relevant services and customer point of contact with corresponding telephone number and email address. Responses must include following information: Company Name, SAM UEI number, Company address, Point of Contact information (title, phone number and email address), and Business size. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information provided will not be returned. Responses are due by 9/25/2024 at 12:00 pm CST. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Responses shall be submitted via email to Jennifer.watkins-schoenig@VA.gov. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 811210.
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