Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity Molecular Analyzer One-Time Repair and SM/PM Services At U.S. NH Guam

**21 NOV 2024 UPDATE, Extended Quotation Due Date to Monday, 9 DEC 2024, 12:01 pm PST** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HT941025Q2007. It is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07 effective 09/30/2024 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) change 10/10/2024.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 811210. The size standard is $34.0 (millions of dollars). The Product Service code is J065. This is an unrestricted procurement, inviting full and open competition. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. This requirement is for non-personal services. Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) Western Markets Contracting Division requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing the following:

Preventative and service maintenance for one (1) Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity I Molecular Analyzer. Services to also include a one-time repair in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. Period of Performance for base year and four (4) option years.

All questions regarding the RFQ, of a contractual or technical nature, must be submitted electronically by email to Nicole.e.ventinilla.civ@health.mil no later than 12:00 pm PST on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Questions submitted after the specified date and time may not receive a response. Questions, along with the Government’s responses, will be posted as an attachment to the RFQ. Please be advised that the Government reserves the right to transmit those questions and answers of a common interest to all prospective Quoters.

Electronic Submission of Quotes: Quotations shall be submitted via email to Nicole.e.ventinilla.civ@health.mil. LATE SUBMISSIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED. It is a Quoter’s responsibility, when transmitting its quote electronically, to ensure the quote’s timely delivery by transmitting the quote sufficiently in advance of the time set for receipt of quotes to allow for timely receipt by the Government no later than the date and time stated in this RFQ.

Quoters shall allow adequate time to upload files, which may be slower for non-DoD users, and to avoid other technical difficulties that may be encountered. A Quoter risks the late receipt and rejection of a quote where it delays transmitting its quote until the last few minutes before the time set for receipt of quotes.

Quotes that are received after the date and time stated in this RFQ will not be considered except at the discretion of the Contracting Officer; the Contracting Officer reserves full discretion to accept any late quotes at any time prior to award if it serves the best interest of the Government. Quoters are responsible for submitting their quote in the format specified, consistent with requirements stated elsewhere in this RFQ. Quoters are asked to submit only the information required.

Files that cannot be opened or are otherwise missing the required content are the responsibility of the Quoters. Submissions that do not adhere to format and content requirements may be considered non-compliant. The Government reserves the right to eliminate any such quotes from consideration for award. Quotations must be received no later than 12:01 pm PST on Monday, December 09, 2024.