Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Cepheid Covid Test Kits Tender, USA - 98440017

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Cepheid Covid Test Kits

Deadline : 20 Mar 2024

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 98440017

Document Ref. No. : ISS-GSU-24-0007

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Tender Details

Description

The Indian Health Service, Navajo Area, Gallup Service Unit in Gallup, New Mexico intends to negotiate a sole-source award with Cepheid for test kits to perform PCR testing for SARS-Cov-2, Influenza A, Influenza B and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) compatible with the Cepheid Infinity Analyzer. Cepheid has confirmed compatibility of supplies with the testing platform and has performed validation studies that conform to CLIA 88 laboratory standards on the same testing platform either directly or with the cooperation of other laboratory partners. In addition, the testing supplies are approved by the FDA or covered under the provisions of an applicable Emergency Use Authorization.



NAICS 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business set aside standard of 1, 000 employees applies. In accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1), acquisitions conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements in FAR 6. However, sole-source justifications for actions above the simplified acquisition threshold but not exceeding $7.5M (non-urgent and non-compelling as described in FAR 13.500(c)) must use the format at FAR 6.303-2 with proper tailoring. The action is being accomplished using the principles of FAR 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures - particularly FAR 13.5 in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901, "...to promote efficiency and economy in contracting and to avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors..." purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold may be solicited from one source if it is determined that the circumstances of the contract deems only one source available.



This notice of intent is not a request for quotations and a solicitation will not be issued in conjunction with the notice of intent. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated supplies may provide a capability statement. Verbal responses ...
Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID ISS-GSU-24-0007 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Sub-tier INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE Office NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-07:00) MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME, DENVER, USA
Original Published Date: Mar 06, 2024 02:53 pm MST
Original Response Date: Mar 20, 2024 09:00 am MDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Apr 04, 2024
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code:
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance: Gallup, NM 87301 USA

Documents

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