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Notice of Intent to Award to Sole Source - FSE On-Site Annual Preventative Maintenance
Contact and place of performance
Ruben Reyes
Atlanta, GA 30329
USA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to CEPHEID. This contract action is being conducted in accordance with FAR Overhaul Part 12.102, Restricting Competition. The Government determined that only one source is reasonably available to meet the current requirement based on the proprietary nature of the existing system configuration, compatibility...
View moreThe Government currently utilizes the Cepheid GeneXpert DX system, an automated platform used for rapid detection and analysis of carbapenemase gene markers from rectal swab specimens and wastewater samples in support of public health testing activities.
The GeneXpert DX system has been integrated into the existing laboratory workflow and supports continuity of operations, surge testing capabilities, and ongoing Healthcare Wastewater sampling efforts. The system is also used to support comparative analysis against standard PCR testing methodologies.
Due to the proprietary nature of the GeneXpert DX platform, including manufacturer-specific components, software, maintenance requirements, and warranty conditions, the Government is seeking sources capable of providing authorized support and maintenance services for the existing equipment configuration.
The Government conducted market research, including review of available vendor information and communication with existing maintenance support resources, to identify potential sources capable of supporting the current system. Responses are being requested from vendors authorized to provide maintenance and support services for the Cepheid GeneXpert DX platform.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to CEPHEID for on-site annual preventative maintenance of the GeneXpert DX system. This automated platform is utilized in Atlanta, GA, for the rapid detection and analysis of carbapenemase gene markers from rectal swab specimens and wastewater samples to support public health testing and healthcare wastewater sampling efforts. The procurement is classified under NAICS 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing and PSC J066 MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT.
The government determined that only one source is reasonably available due to the proprietary nature of the GeneXpert DX platform, which includes manufacturer-specific components, software, and warranty conditions. The requirement ensures compatibility with the existing system configuration and maintains continuity of laboratory workflows and surge testing capabilities. This notice is issued under solicitation number 97963, and while it is not a request for competitive proposals, the government will consider responses from vendors authorized to provide maintenance and support services for this specific platform to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
All capability statements or quotations must be submitted to contract specialist Ruben Reyes by 08:00 AM on May 29, 2026. This pre-solicitation notice, published on May 14, 2026, includes zero attachments. The decision to proceed with a non-competitive award based on any information received remains at the sole discretion of the government.
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