This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared per the

format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information

included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

quotations/offers are being requested. A written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation N6809620RCCV004-- is being issued as a Request for Quotation

(RFQ), to a single source – Cepheid. Although this combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is being issued to a single source, all responsible sources may submit a quotation/ offer which will be considered by the contracting activity.