INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4) intends to sole source a contract for GeneXpert sterilizer systems and associated equipment maintenance, inspection, and repair services at the following medical centers: Altoona VA Medical Center 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona, PA 16602 Coatesville VA Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd. Coatesville, PA 19320 Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th St. Erie, PA 16504 Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 South Lincoln Ave Lebanon, PA 17042 Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System University Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15240 Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center 1111 East End Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Hwy Wilmington, DE 19805 The objective of this sole source award is for a firm fixed price contract with a five-year requirements contract with Cepheid, 904 Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This sole source determination is in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition, procedures and in accordance with 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. Cepheid is the only known authorized servicing agent for GeneXpert systems at the locations provided above. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard is $22 Million. The PSC code is J065, Maint/repair/rebuild Of Equipment- Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies. This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for quotes. Interested vendors that can meet this requirement (draft SOW is attached), should identify their interest and capability, and respond to this notice by 8/05/2021 by 3:00 PM EST. Interested vendors must send a capability statement, no more than one page in length; to include Company Name, UEI Number, Socioeconomic Category, brief description of your business entities capability to provide these services. All information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be sent via email to the Contracting Officer. E-mail:
[email protected]. Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted. Simply responding as an interested party does not constitute your company as a source. Offeror must provide the above requested information. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.