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

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24826q0933

- Solicitation number: 36C24826Q0933
- Notice type: Presolicitation (first published as solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Cepheid
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 248-Network Contract Office 8 (36C248)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Place of performance: Cape Coral
- First posted: July 13, 2026
- Last posted: July 13, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ca4aff011bfd470385c16d4cb6482c6a/view

## 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.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Cepheid (UEI W6HQTMWB9Q28)
- Contract: 36C24826P1068, purchase order
- Obligated: $63,150.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 36C24826Q0933 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 36C248 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C24826P1068_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 13, 2026: Solicitation, due July 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 6ac9c32535184d5a95208daae5f37bf2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6ac9c32535184d5a95208daae5f37bf2/view
- July 13, 2026: Presolicitation, due July 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice ca4aff011bfd470385c16d4cb6482c6a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ca4aff011bfd470385c16d4cb6482c6a/view

## Points of contact

- Moneque Rodriguez, Contracting Officer, moneque.rodriguez@va.gov, 813-972-2000

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