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36C25526N0014PCR molecular testing system - ordering — Cepheid

Cepheid holds $254.6M across 5,617 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This PIID sits alongside 5 related awards under parent 36C25522A0022. The prior award was single-bid — competitive dynamics may favor a challenge. Set-aside status: Unrestricted. Recompete timing centers on the Nov 2, 2026 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

255-Network Contract Office 15 (36C255)
Awarding office
Cepheid
Recipient
Nov 2, 2026
PoP end
$184K
Obligated
$184K
Potential
339112
NAICS
6640
PSC
Unrestricted
Set-aside
1 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

Unrestricted
Contract number36C25526N0014
Also listed as36C255-26-N-0014
Also listed as36C25522A0022-36C25526N0014
Agency255-Network Contract Office 15 (36C255)
Awarding office255-Network Contract Office 15 (36C255)
Awarding agencyDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Funding agencyDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA)
IncumbentCepheid
CAGE07YE7
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NAICS339112

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PSC6640
Parent IDIQ / IDV36C25522A0022
Place of performanceKANSAS CITY MO
Pricing typeFirm Fixed Price
Extent competedNot Competed Under SAP
PoP startNov 3, 2025
PoP end (current)Nov 2, 2026
Obligated$184K
Current value$184K
Potential value$184K

PCR Molecular Testing System - Ordering Period Three is a federal Unrestricted award for 255-Network Contract Office 15 (36C255) held by Cepheid. Estimated value $184K ($184K obligated). Current period of performance ends Nov 2, 2026. Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: KANSAS CITY MO.

Pcr molecular testing system - ordering period three

Recompete timing

Public
● Expiring in 16 days

Current PoP ends Nov 2, 2026 (16 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 0.5 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.

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Incumbent footprint

Public record

Cepheid — $254.6M obligated across 5,617 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

% of firm-wide obligated ($254.6M) · all agencies
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)$136.4M · 54%Department of Defense (DOD)$65.3M · 26%Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)$52.3M · 21%Department of Homeland Security (DHS)$421K · 0%
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Frequently asked questions

What is contract 36C25526N0014?

36C25526N0014 (PCR molecular testing system - ordering) is a 255-Network Contract Office 15 (36C255) award with a potential value of $184K, currently held by Cepheid. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

What is 36C255-26-N-0014?

36C255-26-N-0014 is the dashed form of PIID 36C25526N0014 (PCR molecular testing system - ordering), held by Cepheid. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.

Which office awarded 36C25526N0014?

255-Network Contract Office 15 (36C255) awarded 36C25526N0014 to Cepheid (potential $184K).

Who is the incumbent on 36C25526N0014?

Cepheid is the incumbent with $254.6M across 5617 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Nov 2, 2026.

When does Cepheid’s 36C25526N0014 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Nov 2, 2026. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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