Project Information

Bid Title

6640--Intent to Sole Source -GENEXPERT IV- Benchtop Molecular Diagnostic Analyzer

Issuing Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Virginia

Published Date

Jul 13, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 17, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

36C24826Q0933

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Notice ID

36C24826Q0933

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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Office

248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jul 13, 2026 10:03 am EDT
• Original Response Date: Jul 17, 2026 03:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 16, 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:
  Department of Veterans Affairs Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Cape Coral , 33909

Description

This Notice of Intent is provided to advise that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Sole Source, Fixed-Purchase Order with only one source, Cepheid. This procurement is GeneXpert IV analyzer for Lee County VA Clinic. This requirement includes purchase, delivery, installation, testing, and onsite training for one (1) Benchtop Molecular Diagnostic Analyzer.
This action is for service for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 12.102 (b) and 41 USC §1901, only one will meet the Government s needs. Only one source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the supplies and/or services. It is the Government s belief that the proposed candidate is the only authorized provider of the analyzer that can meet the agency s needs. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any responses received will only be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in lieu of sole source contract described in this notice, and such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Government. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the Sole Source acquisition. Any response should be emailed to Moneque Rodriguez at moneque.rodriguez@va.gov by 15:00PM Eastern Standard Time on July 17, 2026.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 8875 HIDDEN RIVER PARKWAY
• TAMPA , FL 33637
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Moneque Rodriguez
• moneque.rodriguez@va.gov
• Phone Number 813-972-2000

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Jul 13, 2026 10:07 am EDT Solicitation (Original)
• Jul 13, 2026 10:03 am EDTPresolicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 66Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

• NAICS 334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

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[Solicitation (Original)] 6640--Intent to Sole Source -GENEXPERT IV- Benchtop Molecular Diagnostic Analyzer

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