6640--Brand Name or Equal Molecular Diagnostic Systems

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, issued a Sources‑Sought notice (Solicitation No. 36C25726Q0421) to determine market availability and technical capability for four (4) brand‑name or equal Cepheid GeneXpert Express Molecular Diagnostic Testing Systems and associated accessories (printers, UPS units, software, monitor, scanner, technical support, customer training, and a business‑hours service plan). The systems will be deployed to four Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System sites—Harlingen Care Center, McAllen Outpatient Clinic, Corpus Christi Specialty Clinic, and Laredo Outpatient Clinic—and must include all required hardware and support services, with estimated shipping and lead‑time information. Offerors must identify any subcontracting plans, including percentage of work to be subcontracted and tasks, and certify compliance with VAAR 852.219‑76 (Limitations on Subcontracting) and related VAAR clauses; they must also disclose whether any foreign end products will be used per FAR 52.225‑2. Potential set‑aside provisions for Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) may apply. Responses are due by 13:00 EST on 15 April 2026 via email to Kathryn Prose (kathryn.prose@va.gov) and must include the vendor’s UEI and proof of capability. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and, if applicable, verified in the SBA SDVOSB/VOSB database. The anticipated contract type is Firm‑Fixed‑Price. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a contract award commitment.

Notice ID

5a4308c2da2f40c0b25415f7935e5371

Solicitation Number

36C25726Q0421

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640