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Intent to Sole Source: Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity Molecular Reagents IDIQ   3

ID: 36C24826Q0193 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

This Notice of Intent is provided to advise that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Sole Source, Fixed-Priced Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with only one source, Cepheid. This procurement is for an extensive range of infectious disease testing covering microorganisms such as Methicillin Resistant Staph aureus (MRSA), Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile Toxin (C diff), Carbapenemase Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CT/NG), Beta hemolytic Streptococcus Group A (Streptococcus pyogenes), SARS-Coronavirus-2, Hemophilus influenzae (influenza A and influenza B), Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and Vaginal Infection Molecular Test to be used on the Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity that is owned by the facility. This action is for supplies 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 reagents 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 and no solicitation is available. 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 13:00PM Eastern Standard Time on February 20, 2026.
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to solicit and negotiate a Sole Source, Fixed-Priced Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Cepheid for the procurement of molecular reagents used in infectious disease testing. The goal of this contract is to provide a comprehensive range of testing for various microorganisms, which is essential for supporting the VA's mission to deliver timely and accurate laboratory services to veterans. The unique nature of the required supplies necessitates that only Cepheid can fulfill this contract due to their status as the only authorized provider of the necessary reagents compatible with the Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity system.

Work Details
The contract will cover the procurement and delivery of specific FDA-approved reagents for PCR testing on the Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity system. The reagents include:
- Xpert MRSA NxG (GXMRSA-NXG-10): 200 kits - On-demand PCR test for MRSA detection.
- Xpert-Cdifficile/Epi (GXCDIFF/EPI-10): 10 kits - PCR test for C difficile detection.
- Xpert Xpress Strep A (XPRSTREPA-10): 75 kits - PCR test for Group A Streptococcus.
- Xpert Carba-R (GXCARBAR-10): 15 kits - PCR test for carbapenemase gene families.
- Xpert CT/NG (GXCT/NG-10): 450 kits - PCR test for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
- Xpert Xpress MVP (XPRSMVP-10): 150 kits - PCR test for vaginal infections.
- Xpert Xpress COVID PLUS (XPRS-COV2-10): 250 kits - PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 variants.
- Xpert Xpress COV-2/FLU/RSV PLUS (XPRS4PLEX-10): 450 kits - Simultaneous detection of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, B, and RSV.
The vendor is responsible for shipping all reagents to the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System and must comply with all relevant regulations.

Period of Performance
Ordering Periods:
1. April 01, 2026 – September 30, 2026
2. October 01, 2026 – September 30, 2027
3. October 01, 2027 – September 30, 2028
4. October 01, 2028 – September 30, 2029

Place of Performance
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, ATTN: P&LMS Microbiology, Building 100 Room 2B-129,
10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744

Overview

Response Deadline
Feb. 20, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Feb. 9, 2026, 12:55 p.m. EST
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1250 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $5,000,000 (AI estimate)
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
On 2/9/26 VISN 8: Sunshine Healthcare Network issued Solicitation 36C24826Q0193 for Intent to Sole Source: Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity Molecular Reagents IDIQ due 2/20/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 325413 and PSC 6550.
Primary Contact
Title
Contract Specialist
Name
Moneque L Rodriguez   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00248
Source Organization Code
100167097
Last Updated
Feb. 9, 2026
Last Updated By
Moneque.Rodriguez@va.gov
Archive Date
March 22, 2026