Project Information

Bid Title

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FPSU CEPHEID MODULES AND SERVICE AGREEENTS

Issuing Agency

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Montana

Published Date

Sep 3, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 17, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

75H70926BAO-076

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Project Description

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INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FPSU CEPHEID MODULES AND SERVICE AGREEENTS

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

75H70926BAO-076

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

Office

BILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: Sep 03, 2026 10:41 am MDT
• Original Response Date: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 pm MDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Oct 02, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Poplar , MT 59255
  USA

Description

The Billings Area Indian Health Services intends to award a non-competitive, sole source contract to Cepheid, US904 Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale, CA under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Fort Peck Service Unit currently utilizes Cepheid laboratory equipment, and Cepheid is the sole manufacturer of Xpert® reagents, and GeneXpert® systems are manufactured exclusively for Cepheid. Xpert reagent test cartridges are designed and manufactured to only be used with Cepheid’s instruments. Cepheid is currently the only authorized provider of service for GeneXpert systems to customers within the United States, excluding territories.

The company shall provide two Cepheid modules, two black and white printers, two UPI cables and four service agreements. The procurement will be conducted pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.102, Restricting Competition (a) only one source is available. The IHS anticipates the award of a fixed-price purchase order for the period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. This is not a request for competitive proposal and no solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide the equipment, and services are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification within the timeframe specified in the original notice by September 17, 2026. A determination by the Government not to complete this action is within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of future considerations.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 2900 FOURTH AVE. NORTH - PO BOX 366
• BILLINGS , MT 59107
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Nikki Ferguson
• Nikki.ferguson@ihs.gov
• Phone Number 4067682137
• Fax Number 4067683011

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Sep 03, 2026 10:41 am MDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 66Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

• NAICS 334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

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