Intent to Sole Source FPSU Cepheid Modules & Service Agreements
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Special Notice from the Indian Health Service, for work in Montana. Due Nov 6, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-7), 3 days left.
| Title as posted | INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FPSU CEPHEID MODULES & SERVICE AGREEMENTS |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 75H70927BAO-009 |
| Agency | Indian Health Service |
| Office | Billings Area Indian Health Svc |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516) |
| Product or service code | 6640 |
| Place of performance | Montana |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 6, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-7) (3 days left) |
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Description
The Billings Area Indian Health Services intends to award a non-competitive, sole source contract to Cepheid, US904 Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale, CA under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), Restricting Competition. Fort Peck Service Unit currently utilizes the Cepheid XVI systems, and Cepheid is the sole manufacturer of Xpert® reagents, and GeneXpert® systems are manufactured exclusively for Cepheid.
Xpert reagent test cartridges are designed and manufactured to only be used with Cepheid’s instruments. Cepheid is currently the only authorized provider of service for GeneXpert systems to customers within the United States. The company shall provide additional Cepheid modules to our current owned system along with service agreements.
The procurement will be conducted pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 12.102(a), Restricting Competition. IHS anticipates the award of a fixed-price purchase order for the period of December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027. This is not a request for competitive proposal and no solicitation is available.
Firms that believe they can provide the equipment, and services are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification within the timeframe specified in the original notice by November 6, 2026. A determination by the Government not to complete this action is within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of future considerations
Contracting contact
- Nikki Ferguson · [email protected] · (406) 768-2137
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
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