# 6632--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Cepheid GeneExpert Rental and Associated Services

Notice d06e756871b5403a93f6ac2fa46f604f (solicitation 36C25627Q0048) from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF, 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256), posted 2026-10-09, responses due 2026-10-19T15:00:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | d06e756871b5403a93f6ac2fa46f604f |
| Solicitation number | 36C25627Q0048 |
| Type | Special Notice |
| Agency | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Sub-tier | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Office | 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) |
| Posted | 2026-10-09T18:57:28.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2026-10-19T15:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | - |
| NAICS | 532490 |
| PSC | 6632 |
| Place of performance | - |
| Award | - |

## Description

Special Notice Special Notice Page 2 of 2 The Alexandria VA Medical Center (AVAMC) and its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOCs) intend to negotiate a sole source, firm-fixed priced Contract for a period of three years with a large business, Cepheid, 904, East Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1189. The Contractor shall provide an instrument rental and service agreement for one base year and two option years (36 months) for the Instruments identified in the SOW to be used at the Alexandria VA Medical Center in Pineville, Louisiana, along with its five (5) associated CBOCs located in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Jennings, Natchitoches, and Fort Polk, Louisiana. Cepheid is the original equipment manufacturer of the required equipment. Responses are due by the closing date and time of this announcement. Please review all attached documents.

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