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

The Department of Veterans Affairs will award a three‑year, firm‑fixed‑price, sole‑source contract to Cepheid for the rental, installation, maintenance, and support of GeneXpert molecular‑diagnostic instruments across six VA facilities in Louisiana. The contract includes a base year and two optional one‑year extensions, with an annual ceiling of approximately $166 K and a total potential value of about $1 M. The contractor must provide 24×7 technical support, on‑site repairs within four business days, annual preventive‑maintenance visits, and strict data‑security compliance, including a Business Associate Agreement for handling PHI. • Instruments: 4 × GeneXpert Xpress IV‑4, 1 × GeneXpert IV, 1 × GeneXpert XVI, plus 6 printers and 2 UPS units. • Locations: Alexandria VA Medical Center (Pineville, LA) and five associated CBOCs in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Jennings, Natchitoches, and Fort Polk. • Financials: $165,989.64 per year for instrument rental and $165,989.64 per year for service (≈$997,938 total for three years). • Requirements: Delivery within 60 days of award, return within 15 days after contract end, 24 × 7 support, on‑site repair ≤ 4 business days, annual Xpert Check kits, and compliance with VA/FAR security and privacy standards.