6640--Brand Name or Equal Molecular Diagnostic Systems
The Veterans Affairs North Health Care System requires four Brand Name or Equal Molecular Diagnostic Testing Systems, specifically equivalent to the Cepheid GeneXpert Express System, for delivery to four clinic locations in Texas: Harlingen, McAllen, Laredo, and Corpus Christi. The systems must be delivered and installed within ten business days after contract award. This is a sources-sought notice for market research to determine the availability of qualified suppliers for a potential Firm-Fixed Price contract; it is not a solicitation and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Interested vendors must respond with capability information by April 15, 2026. The required equipment includes specific modules, printers, and UPS units for each location, and the systems must meet detailed performance specifications for molecular testing.