SPECIAL NOTICE
J -- 667-22-2-059-0305 Cepheid Service Agreement (VA-22-00039399)
- Notice Date
- 3/4/2022 11:36:36 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
- ZIP Code
- 39157
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25622Q0559
- Archive Date
- 04/03/2022
- Point of Contact
- James Rasco, Contract Specialist, Phone: 318-466-4366
- E-Mail Address
-
james.rasco@va.gov
(james.rasco@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Overton Brooks VAMC, Pathology and Laboratory Service, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101, is requiring a five-year (5) service agreement for the Cepheid GeneXpert S/N 846210 which is currently on-site. The tests are specific to the detection of qualitative detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) viral RNA in either nasopharyngeal swab, nasal swab or nasal wash/ aspirate specimens collected from individuals suspected of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19 by their healthcare provider. Detailed GeneXpert Service Agreement The service agreement is specific to this instrument and cannot be supplemented through our local BioMed or other Engineering service. The service agreement includes: 24x7 Phone Support Onsite 5x10 hours (8AM 6PM) Annual Preventative Maintenance Check-up performed by Field Service Engineer Includes Parts, Labor & Travel Software Upgrades included 98% Uptime Guarantee Advantage Service Agreement for GeneXpert s/n: 846210 A firm fixed price contract will be issued. This contract action is for services which the Government intends to solicit from only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with a standard size of 1,000 employees. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources may identify their interest by submitting capability information by Friday, March 11, 2022 at 15:00 P.M., CST in order to establish the ability of the source to meet this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to James Rasco, Contract Specialist, at james.rasco@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16, 1555 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price Contract to Cepheid Inc. for the purpose of initiating a new service agreement/contract for the GeneXpert System at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport LA.
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- SN06257393-F 20220306/220304230059 (samdaily.us)
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