The Government intends to issue a sole-source, fixed-price order to Cepheid for annual service coverage on two GeneXpert diagnostic analyzers. The service includes comprehensive maintenance, repairs, parts, and software updates per the OEM's terms. The period of performance is for a base year plus four one-year option periods. This action is based on the belief that only Cepheid, as the authorized provider, can meet the agency's needs due to the specialized nature of the services and reagents. Interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to perform, as any response will be considered only to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted instead.

The Government intends to issue a sole-source, fixed-price order to Cepheid for annual service coverage on two GeneXpert diagnostic analyzers. The service includes comprehensive maintenance, repairs, parts, and software updates per the OEM's terms. The period of performance is for a base year plus four one-year option periods. This action is based on the belief that only Cepheid, as the authorized provider, can meet the agency's needs due to the specialized nature of the services and reagents. Interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to perform, as any response will be considered only to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted instead.