What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Billings Area Indian Health Service intends to award a non-competitive, sole-source purchase order to Cepheid to expand molecular diagnostic testing capacity for the Fort Peck Service Unit. The contractor must furnish two moderate-complexity Cepheid molecular testing systems and activate four total modules across existing government-owned instruments located in Wolf Point and Poplar, Montana. The required scope includes providing all software, hardware, licensing, installation, verification, operator training, documentation, and service agreements. This notice does not constitute a competitive solicitation. However, firms believing they can provide the specified equipment and services must submit written notification by November 6, 2026. The contract period of performance runs from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with equipment delivery required within 30 calendar days after award.
Scope of work
- Provide two moderate-complexity Cepheid molecular testing systems
- Provide all required hardware, software, licenses, cables, and accessories necessary for operation
- Replace printers and provide software updates as needed
- Activate two currently inactive modules on each of the existing Cepheid instruments
- Verify functionality of activated modules and verify proper operation and communication
- Install and configure the new systems
- Provide training materials, documentation, and operator training
- Provide manufacturer warranty coverage, technical support resources, and service contract information
Minimum qualifications
- Meet or exceed Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) requirements and manufacturer operation and service manual performance levels
- Provide equipment that is new, unused, operational and ready for laboratory verification
Documents to include with your response
- Training materials and documentation
- Installation records
- User documentation
- Warranty information
- Software licensing information
- Service contract information
How to submit
- Instructions
- Firms that believe they can provide the equipment and services are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (75H709) with descriptions matching "fpsu cepheid", performed in MT. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| CEPHEID75H70926P00023 · FPSU CEPHEID SERVICE AGREEMENT BASE +4 | $5,668 | Dec 10, 2026 |
| CEPHEID75H70922F07016 · FPSU CEPHEID TASK ORDER FOR TEST KITS CONTROL #2022-BIL-0001 OBLIGATED AMOUNT FOR THIS TO: | $34,000 | Jul 30, 2022 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Health and Human Services, NAICS 334516, performed in MT
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| XENTURIS LLC75F40126P00405 · EO 14398 HIGH-DENSITY 2D MULTI-ELECTRODE ARRAY ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY PLATFORM | $293.3K | Dec 17, 2028 |
| BIGHORN RIDGERUNNERS, LLC75H71026P00514 · EO 14398: CEPHEID REAGENTS FOR GENEXPERT ANALYZER | $362.5K | Aug 31, 2027 |
| SYSMEX AMERICA, INC75H70925F80030 · AW HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER LEASE AND SUPPLY CPT BASE + 4 OPTION YEARS | $352.8K | Jul 31, 2027 |
| BIOMERIEUX INC75H70926F80014 · CSU MICROBIOLOGY ANALYZER LEASE BASE + 4 | $34,661 | Feb 28, 2027 |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC.75H70926F80007 · CSU: COST PER TEST ANALYZER LEASE. BASE WITH 4 OPTION YEARS. BASE YEAR DOS:1/1/26 TO 12/31 | $307.7K | Dec 31, 2026 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Health and Human Services, NAICS 334516, since Oct 1, 2024
3,646 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. ILLUMINA, INC.$24.7M
- 2. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC$18.8M
- 3. GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC$18.4M
- 4. THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC$16.7M
- 5. WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION$8.3M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.