Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a maintenance agreement for the Cepheid GeneXpert system located at the VA Anchorage Health Care System. The contract will be for a period of five years, with the option to extend. The selected contractor will be required to provide annual preventive maintenance, software support, and other services as outlined in the statement of work. The contractor must be the original manufacturer of the equipment, as the systems were designed to meet VA regulations and have been successfully maintained by Cepheid.
• The contract includes a base period and four option years.
• The contractor will provide technical phone support, remote diagnostics, and on-site maintenance.
• The contractor will replace worn parts, lubricate moving parts, and perform other maintenance tasks as necessary.
• The contractor will provide documentation of all services performed, including dates, times, and descriptions of work done.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as VA regulations.