6515--Iridex Pascal Laser System
Overview
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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), Great Lakes Acquisition Center, on behalf of the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center, is seeking to procure a Brand Name Iridex Pascal Laser System. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a specific Iridex Pascal Laser System and associated components and services. Key items include:
- Pascal GenM - 577nm (1 ea.)
- Micropulse Module for 577 (1 ea.)
- LIO for Iridex PASCAL 577nm (1 ea.)
- Wireless Footswitch for w/GUI Upgrade (1 ea.)
- Laser Safety Glasses 577nm (5 ea.)
- CSO Beam splitter (1 ea.)
- CSO Observer Tube (1 ea.)
- PASCAL Installation & Clinical Training Charge (1 Day) (1 job)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) under FAR subpart 12.6
- Period of Performance: Contractor must specify ARO Days.
- Place of Delivery: Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center, 5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (SBA)
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time, Chicago, USA.
- Published: January 27, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be sent via email to Jennifer Mead at Jennifer.Mead@va.gov.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) using a comparative evaluation.
- Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Jennifer Mead.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06, including relevant FAR and VAAR provisions such as FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-2, and FAR 52.212-4.