Repair Part Modules for the GeneXpert GX Diagnostic Testing Analyzer

The Medical Readiness Contracting Office - Pacific, in support of MEDCOM, intends to make a sole source award to Cepheid for a firm fixed-price contract for repair part modules for the GeneXpert GX Diagnostic Testing Analyzers for Camp Humphrey, Korea. The NAICS code of this procurement is 325413.

The statutory authority permitting this award without providing full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) which authorizes the government to award contracts when there is only one responsible source and no other suppliers or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This announcement fulfills the synopsis requirements under FAR 5.201 and 5.203. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to susan.m.fujita.civ@health.mil.

Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to supply the required products. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.

NOTICE TO QUOTERS:

All sources may submit a quote as applicable. However, the Republic of Korea (ROK)-United States (U.S.) Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), may preclude the U.S. Government from granting Invited Contractor or Technical Representative Status to any quoters, for this requirement. All sources submitting a quote, including U.S. sources, must already have OR confirm their ability to obtain the requisite business licenses directly from the ROK Government, and conduct business in accordance with all applicable ROK laws, including but not limited to, rules and policies regarding labor, taxation, and immigration.

If an initial quote does not fully demonstrate this authorization and capacity, it will not be further considered for award.

Whether a quoter demonstrates this authorization and capacity shall be determined by the Contracting Officer.