6540--Intraoperative Digital Guidance System - Cataract Surgery Lebanon VA Medical Center
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), specifically Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4 for the Lebanon VA Medical Center, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources for an Intraoperative Digital Guidance System for Cataract Surgery. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking a system that provides computer-assisted surgical guidance with graphical visual assistance and overlay information directly in the surgeon's view during cataract surgery and toric intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Key features include:
- Core Purpose: Support visualization, planning, and documentation of ophthalmic surgeries.
- Functional Features: Markerless toric IOL alignment, surgeon-controlled guidance (foot pedals/handgrips), and step-by-step surgical support for incision guidance, capsulorhexis sizing, limbal relaxing incisions (LRI), and corneal curvature estimation (K-TRACK®).
- Workflow & Integration: Direct data transfer from diagnostic devices, efficient data management (DICOM Modality Worklist/USB import, video/photo export), and full-screen live video for team communication.
- Documentation: High-definition video and still image capture, including guidance overlays.
- Technical Characteristics: Panel PC with touchscreen, standard computing hardware (Intel Core i5, SSD+HDD), integrated display, multiple video I/O, DICOM network capability, and USB interfaces.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (for market research)
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: February 5, 2026
- NAICS: 334510 (Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies) with a size standard of 1250 Employees.
Evaluation
Responses will be used solely for information and planning to determine potential sources. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation, and no proposals will be considered for a contract award at this stage.
Additional Notes
This is not a commitment by the government to contract for any supplies or services, and the government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response. Extensive security, privacy, and data handling requirements are detailed, covering VA information custodial language, access to VA information systems, mandatory training, security incident investigation, information system hosting, security controls compliance testing, product integrity, anti-counterfeit measures, virus/malware prevention, cryptographic requirements, and patching governance. Interested parties must respond to any future solicitation to be considered for award.