Government Partner Hub

Cepheid prides itself on government collaboration for its molecular diagnostic solutions and is privileged to support its government partners.

A Proud Heritage of Government Collaboration

DARPA and Pentagon Logo

1996

Founding with support from

DARPA and DoD

Founded in 1996 with technologies developed in part with funding from DARPA and DoD, Cepheid has proudly partnered with the Federal Government for more than two decades.

4-Plex Assay Cartridge

2004

USPS Selects Cepheid to develop Anthrax test

Integrated sample preparation, amplification, and detection for deployment in U.S. Postal Service sorting offices.

GSA Logo

2007

Awarded Multiple GSA Contract

Cepheid has held a Multiple Award Schedule contract with GSA since 2007, which remains in effect today. Since 2018, Cepheid has been a member of the Medical CBRN Defense Consortium, which supports DoD’s medical, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic requirements.

MCDC Logo

2018

Cepheid becomes Medical 

CBRN Defense Consortium member

Since 2018, Cepheid has been a member of the Medical CBRN Defense Consortium, which supports DoD’s medical, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic requirements.

Xpert Xpress SARS CoV-2 Flu RSV cartridge

2021

Cepheid develops Xpert® Xpress SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV test partnering with DoD and BARDA

For detection and differentiation of SARS-CoV-2, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV.

30 Million 

Cepheid tests in Government Health Facilities

+18 Million

Tests at United States Postal Services (USPS) locations

How We Help

Cepheid provides seamless access to the highest caliber diagnostic tools
Cepheid offers Federal Government customers purchasing convenience. All Federal Government customers may purchase instruments through Cepheid’s GSA MAS Contract. DoD customers may purchase instruments, tests, and other consumables through Cepheid’s ECAT Contract. VA customers may purchase instruments, tests, and other consumables through Blanket Purchase Agreements in place with VISNs. Cepheid’s products and services are also available through open-market purchasing. The links below provide additional information concerning Cepheid’s Federal Government contracts.

Contacts for Government Partners

 

Service Agreements

service.agreements@cepheid.com

 

Finance & Accounts Receivable

accounts.receivable@cepheid.com

 

Redeploy an Instrument

techsupport@cepheid.com

 

Ordering Information

order.management@cepheid.com

Purchase & manage orders online

Military person speaking with Doctor

Testing in 3 Easy Steps: Sample-In, Answer-Out Technology

1

Insert swab into sample reagent vial and break

2

Transfer sample to cartridge

3

Insert cartridge and start test

Educational Materials

Glossary of Terms

BARDA   Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
CBRN   Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense
CDC   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
DHA   Defense Health Agency
DLA   Defense Logistics Agency
DoD   Department of Defense
E-Cat   Electronic Cataloging
DARPA   Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
FSS   Federal Supply Schedule
GSA   General Services Administration
MTA   Military Treatment Facility
VA   Veterans Administration

IVD. In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device. May not be available in all countries

 

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