# Intent to Sole-Source; Cepheid GeneXpert Disease Molecular Analyzer

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/70z02325p11100001

- Solicitation number: 70Z02325P11100001
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Awarded to Cepheid
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: US Coast Guard
- Contracting office: HQ Contract Operations (CG-912)(000 (70Z023)
- NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Product or service code: J066 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: July 28, 2025
- Last posted: August 25, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b97c7e3224234d2c9f323f9b481145b1/view

## Description

**Notice of Intent to Sole Source PSC Code:** J059 - Maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- electrical and electronic equipment components NAICS Code: 811210- Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance General Description: The US Coast Guard (USCG) intends to award a sole source contract to Cepheid, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), for the maintenance service of their proprietary devices. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

**Rationale:** The rationale for this sole source procurement is based on the proprietary nature of the devices manufactured by Cepheid. As the OEM, Cepheid possesses unique technical knowledge, proprietary tools, and specialized expertise required to perform maintenance services on their molecular disease analyzers. No other vendor has the capability to provide the required maintenance services due to the proprietary technology involved.

Efforts to identify additional sources were conducted, including a review of the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), the issuance of multiple Requests For Information (RFIs), and other market research activities. Alternatives devices were discovered but require the procurement of alternative and proprietary devices. Current USCG owned Cepheid devices are still within their expected service life.

This confirms that there are no other sources that were found capable of fulfilling the requirements due to the proprietary nature of the devices Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition: Efforts were made to identify additional sources and remove barriers to competition, including issuing this notice of intent to sole source on SAM.gov. It is determined that Cephid remains the only source capable of providing the necessary maintenance services for these specific devices.

**Conclusion:** Based on the proprietary nature of the devices and the unique capabilities of Cepheid, USCG intends to proceed with awarding a sole source contract to Cepheid for the maintenance services required. For any questions or concerns regarding this notice, please contact Jamison Harned Contracting Officer, at Jamison.w.harned@uscg.mil.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Cepheid (UEI W6HQTMWB9Q28)
- Contract: 70Z02325P11100001, purchase order
- Obligated: $97,580.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 70Z02325P11100001 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 70Z023 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70Z02325P11100001_7008_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 28, 2025: Special notice, due August 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 0ce326acf82344bdab638c89495c35a0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0ce326acf82344bdab638c89495c35a0/view
- July 28, 2025: Special notice, due August 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 301ec47bd60547ed97dcbd284d451f23. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/301ec47bd60547ed97dcbd284d451f23/view
- August 25, 2025: Special notice, due August 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 9c4c433080934fa0b2eb51aa1bb01fde. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9c4c433080934fa0b2eb51aa1bb01fde/view
- August 25, 2025: Special notice, due August 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice b97c7e3224234d2c9f323f9b481145b1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b97c7e3224234d2c9f323f9b481145b1/view

## Points of contact

- Jamison Harned, jamison.w.harned@uscg.mil, 5716135151

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