6515--Combined Cataract & Retinal Surgery Equipment
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 5, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for Combined Cataract & Retinal Surgery Equipment. This equipment, specifically vitreoretinal cataract systems (VCS), is intended for the Washington DC VA Medical Center. This notice is for planning purposes only; no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Responses are due by April 10, 2026, at 12 PM NOON Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking information on sources capable of providing a vitreoretinal cataract system (VCS) that can perform both cataract and retinal surgeries. Key requirements include:
- Equipment for anterior segment surgery (phacoemulsification and cataract removal).
- Equipment for posterior segment (vitreoretinal) ophthalmic surgery.
- Specific items requested are:
- Alcon 4D Phaco Handpieces (Quantity: 10)
- Alcon Unity VCS VLPT w/ VCS Console (Quantity: 2), including remote, laser, large tray, VCS 6 Button Footswitch, CS 4 Button Footswitch, Laser Footswitch, BSS Rack, 2 UNITY 4D Phaco Handpieces, & Ozil Frag Handpiece.
- Alcon Ozil Fragmentation Handpiece (Quantity: 1)
- The procurement also includes Manufacturer's Warranty, Installation, and Training.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (planning purposes only).
- Anticipated Contract Type (future): NCO 5 intends to award an estimated single-award firm fixed price contract based on market research results.
- Delivery Requirement (future): Within 90 days from the award of a future contract.
- NAICS Code: 334516 (NAICS size standard: $1,000).
- Product Service Code: 6515.
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, at 12 PM NOON Eastern Time.
- Published Date: March 27, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must submit information to Dylan Gore at Dylan.Gore@va.gov. Responses should include:
- Company name, address, and point of contact.
- Business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business).
- Confirmation of small business status under NAICS code 334516.
- Manufacturer or distributor status and country of origin.
- If a distributor/reseller, whether items are altered, assembled, or modified.
- Existing federal contract information (e.g., GSA FSS/NAC, NASA SEWP).
- Availability of items on existing schedules/contracts.
- General pricing for products/solutions.
- Capabilities regarding salient characteristics. Telephone responses will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for market research to gather information and determine available sources. It is not an invitation for bid, request for quotation, or request for proposal, and does not obligate the government to acquire any products or services. No contract will be awarded from this notice, and responses do not entitle payment of direct or indirect costs.