FY26 Cepheid GeneXpert Molecular Diagnostic Testing System Supplies and Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 21, issued this solicitation to procure supplies and services for the Cepheid GeneXpert molecular diagnostic testing system located at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. This requirement is classified under NAICS 325413 for In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing and PSC 6550 for In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The government intends to award a sole-source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), citing that only one source is available to meet the specific requirements for the existing analyzer in San Francisco, California.

The scope of work involves providing all necessary consumables and maintenance services for the GeneXpert system in accordance with the provided Statement of Work. While intended as a sole-source acquisition, the agency will consider responses from any responsible source capable of performing the requirement to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Interested parties who are not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must provide an authorized distributor letter signed by the OEM, and small businesses must demonstrate compliance with the non-manufacturer rule or subcontracting limitations.

Solicitation number 36C26125Q0576 includes two attachments: a redacted Justification and Approval document and the solicitation itself, both posted on July 1, 2025. All quotes and supporting documentation regarding capability must be submitted to David J. Alvarez by the response deadline of July 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Supporting evidence must be provided in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement for the government’s consideration.