J065--Intent to Sole Source Cepheid Lab Analyzer Repair 36C26325Q1156

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.