6515--INTEND TO SOLE SOURCE - to Spryson America, Inc. a Sole Source Purchase Order for Spryson DX200 Head Mounted 3D Goggle System in Support of the Iowa City VA Healthcare System Research Department.
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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), specifically the Iowa City VA Healthcare System Research Department, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Spryson America, Inc. for Spryson DX200 Head-mounted 3D Goggle Systems. This acquisition is critical for ongoing research and to replace outdated equipment. While an intent to sole source, responsible sources are invited to submit information on comparable systems to determine if a competitive acquisition is warranted. Responses are due by March 25, 2026, at 04:30 PM Central Time.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for Spryson DX200 Head Mounted Virtual 3D Goggle Systems. Key components and features include:
- High-resolution virtual 3D display.
- Integrated binocular 100/250 Hz cameras.
- Remote training.
- I-Portal™ eye tracking software.
- VEST™ data acquisition and analysis software.
- Specific FDA-cleared tests (e.g., Antisaccades, Gaze, OKN, Saccades, Smooth Pursuit).
- Associated equipment: Laptop, Isolation Transformer, Push Button motor response box.
- One year of SprysonCare+ support.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Purchase Order (under FAR Part 12)
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Size Standard: 1250 employees
- PSC Code: 6515
- Set-Aside: None specified (Intent to Sole Source)
- Period of Performance: Includes one year of SprysonCare+ support.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, the Government will consider responses from responsible sources who can provide virtual 3D goggles that can interface and offer equal performance to the Spryson equipment. Submissions will help determine if a full and open competitive acquisition or small business set-aside is warranted. The Government will not pay for information submitted.
Eligibility & Response Requirements
Potential sources must provide:
- Firm's capability statement.
- Brand and model of comparable virtual 3D goggles.
- Business size status (large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, SDB) under NAICS 334510.
- Information regarding the Non-Manufacturer Rule for socio-economic small businesses.
- Manufacturer authorization letter.
- SAM UEI.
- Contract vehicle information (if applicable).
Response Instructions
- Response Deadline: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, by 04:30 PM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email to Joseph.Bennett@va.gov.
- Subject Line: Must include VA Identifier: 36C26326Q0466.
- Point of Contact: Joseph Bennett, Contract Officer, Joseph.Bennett@va.gov, 319-688-3633 (email preferred for communications).