Description
The VA intends to negotiate a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract with Cepheid for the rental and full‑service support of GeneXpert molecular diagnostic instruments across six VA sites in Louisiana. The contractor will provide delivery, installation, 24/7 technical support, preventive maintenance, software updates, and eventual return of equipment at the end of the contract term. The award is anticipated for early November 2026, with a three‑year performance period (one base year plus two optional years) and an annual ceiling of approximately $166 K.
• Rental of four‑module, one‑module, and sixteen‑module GeneXpert instruments plus printers and UPS units.
• Installation within 60 days of award, 24 × 7 phone support, on‑site repair within 4 business days, and annual preventive maintenance kits.
• Service locations include Alexandria VA Medical Center (Pineville, LA) and five associated CBOCs in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Jennings, Natchitoches, and Fort Polk.
• Mandatory compliance with VA security, privacy, and reporting requirements (service reports within 5 days, incident reporting within 1 hour, annual training certification).
• Contract value ~ $166 K per year, total potential award up to ~$498 K if both options are exercised.
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Contact
Alan Scanio(Contract Specialist)