6515--Equipment- Unity VCS VLTP/Surgery - Ann Arbor
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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) has awarded a firm fixed-price Purchase Order valued at $675,624.00 to O R ELDER INC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), for three (3) Unity VCS VLTP/Surgery machines for the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. This award was made on April 6, 2026, under a sole source justification.
Scope of Work
This procurement includes:
- Three (3) Unity VCS VLTP machines, complete with consoles, footswitches, phaco handpieces, and Ozil Frag handpiece.
- Twenty-seven (27) ALCON 4D Phaco Handpieces. These machines are critical for the Ophthalmology department at the LTC Charles S. Kettels VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, MI, replacing end-of-life equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Award Number: 36C25026P0502
- Award Amount: $675,624.00
- Award Date: April 6, 2026
- Awardee: O R ELDER INC (SDVOSB)
- Statutory Authority: FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source (except brand name).
- Delivery: Anticipated within 1 month of order receipt.
Justification for Sole Source
The Ann Arbor VA Health Care System's existing Alcon Centurion machines are at end-of-life, and a lack of a backup machine poses significant patient safety risks. The Unity VCS offers unique, advanced technology not available from competitors, including a dual peristaltic pump, Venturi option, nitrogen-independent function, faster cataract removal (4D Phaco), reduced energy delivery, and the fastest vitrectomy probe (Unity Hypervit). It is a combined anterior and posterior segment machine, optimizing operating room space. Market research, including a previous sources sought (36C25626Q0440), consistently identified O R Elder Inc. as the only firm capable of providing these specific supplies and services without unacceptable delays, as confirmed by the OEM (Alcon) that all capital equipment is sourced exclusively through O R Elder.
Additional Notes
The Buy American Act applies to this procurement, ensuring products are made in the United States. The agency intends to survey the marketplace for future procurements to identify potential barriers to competition.