6530--Spectralis Tracking OCT System - OCT Plus w/OCT2 MultiColor
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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 James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH), intends to issue a sole-source award for a Spectralis Tracking OCT System (OCT Plus w/OCT2 MultiColor) for its Ophthalmology Clinic. This procurement aims to replace end-of-life diagnostic imaging units and ensure accurate, high-resolution patient care. The intended awardee is L1 Enterprises, Inc., an eligible Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Responses challenging this sole-source intent are due by April 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Spectralis Tracking OCT System that can compensate for involuntary eye movements during scans, ensuring reliable diagnostic data. This system will replace existing Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) units that no longer meet operational standards, thereby enhancing diagnostic accuracy and improving Veteran patient care.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm Fixed Price (intended)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." The sole-source action is further justified under 38 U.S.C. § 8127(c), implemented via VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION), for an SDVOSB concern.
- Set-Aside: Intended as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) sole-source award.
- Intended Awardee: L1 Enterprises, Inc.
- Anticipated Value: Below the $5 million threshold for SDVOSB sole-source actions.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, posted as an unrestricted opportunity to maximize visibility. Potential vendors who believe they can meet the requirement or are authorized to provide the Spectralis Tracking OCT system are invited to express interest and demonstrate their capability. If no other responsible sources come forward with documentation demonstrating authorized capability, the Government intends to proceed with the sole-source award to L1 Enterprises, Inc.
Additional Notes
Market research confirms that Heidelberg Engineering GmbH is the sole manufacturer of the Spectralis OCT system, and Heidelberg Engineering, Inc., its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, is the exclusive source for these products in the U.S. L1 Enterprises, Inc. has been identified as the only authorized distributor for U.S. Government customers and is an eligible SDVOSB.
- Product Service Code: 6530 (Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339112
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Contact: Marcus Lewis, Contracting Officer, Marcus.Lewis2@va.gov, 813-940-0316