6540--Sources Sought Notice | Optical Coherence Tomography System w/ Table and Software

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information on potential sources capable of providing an "Optical Coherence Tomography System w/ Table, Training and Installation" for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The goal is to gain knowledge of qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339112 (size standard of 1,000 employees) to inform future acquisition decisions.

Respondents are asked to provide:

• Company name, address, point of contact.

• Business size classification (SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business, etc.).

• Confirmation of being considered small under NAICS 339112.

• Whether they are a manufacturer or distributor.

• If a distributor, whether they alter, assemble, or modify the items.

• Details of any existing FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC or other federal contracts, and if the items are available on those schedules.

• Capabilities regarding the Statement of Work (SOW), demonstrating how all salient characteristics can be met (preferably domestic-end items).

• Confirmation if items are domestic end products and their manufacturing location.

• Submission Method: Email to angela.kyte@va.gov.

• Deadline: No later than 9 AM CST on Monday, May 4, 2026.

• Note: Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a bidders list or to receive a copy of a future solicitation. Reference number: 36C24W26Q0153.

Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI)

This document is a Sources Sought Notice, not a solicitation, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regional Procurement Office-RPO West Contracting Office. Its purpose is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification for the procurement of an Optical Coherence Tomography System with Table, Training, and Installation for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The information gathered will be used for acquisition planning, and a solicitation may be published later.

Interested and capable sources are requested to provide the following:

• Company name and address

• Point of contact

• Business size classification (SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business, etc.)

• Confirmation of being small under NAICS 339112 (size standard 1,000 employees)

• Manufacturer or distributor status

• If a distributor, whether items are altered, assembled, or modified

• Details of any existing FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC or other federal contracts, and if the items are available on those schedules

• Capabilities regarding the Statement of Work (SOW) and any "brand name items"

• Confirmation if items are domestic end products (manufactured in the U.S.) and where they are manufactured

• Email: angela.kyte@va.gov

• Deadline: Monday, May 4, 2026, no later than 9 AM CST.

• Note: Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a bidders list or to receive a solicitation copy.

36C24W26Q0153

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Bakersfield VA Clinic, is seeking information regarding contractors capable of supplying, training on, and installing an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) system with a table and software. The goal is to improve patient care at the Bakersfield VA Clinic.

The contractor will be required to supply, train, and install:

• Optical Coherence Tomography System (OCT)

• Table and Software

• OCT Systems with Active Eye Tracking / Tracking OCT System

• Widefield/ultra-widefield retinal imaging Lens

• OCTA Technology

• Anterior Segment OCT

• Widefield Imaging Module

• Delivery is expected in August 2026.

• This is a Sources Sought Notice, not an offer. Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract.

• Responders are responsible for all associated expenses.

• Proprietary information will be handled accordingly.

• Not specified in this notice.

• Further details on equipment and services are available in the attached "Sources Sought Description OCT Updated" and "SOW - Optical Coherence Tomography System - Updated" documents.

• The NAICS Code is 339112 and the Product Service Code is 6540.

• The response date is May 4, 2026, 09:00 Central Time, Chicago, USA.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To outline the tasks and responsibilities for supplying an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) System for the Bakersfield VA Clinic.

• Provide an OCT system that meets or exceeds specified physical, functional, and performance characteristics.

• The system must communicate seamlessly with existing and planned systems without disruption.

• The software must not interfere with other building software.

• Optical Coherence Tomography System (OCT):

  • Core technologies: cSLO, SD-OCT, Active Eye Tracking, Noise Reduction, Auto Rescan.
  • Minimum Multimodal Imaging: Retina, Glaucoma, Infrared-Reflectance (IR).
  • Light Sources: IR laser 815 nm and OCT-SLD 880 nm.
  • Specific scan field sizes and resolutions for standard, widefield, and ultra-widefield imaging.
  • OCT Retinal imaging requirements (A-scan rate, axial resolution, scan angle, depth).
  • OCT Anterior imaging requirements (scan width, depth).
  • OCT Angiography imaging requirements (high speed and high resolution modes).
  • Must include table functionality.
  • EMR connectivity required.
  • Specific physical dimensions: 25.20"D x 43.40"W x 42"H.

• Equipment Line Items:

  • OCT Systems with Active Eye Tracking/Tracking OCT System (quantity 1).
  • Widefield/ultra-widefield retinal imaging Lens.
  • OCTA Technology.
  • Anterior Segment OCT.
  • Widefield Imaging Module.
  • Software for advanced glaucoma diagnostics.

• Installation & Training:

  • One-time training provided at the time of installation.
  • Delivery and installation coordination with COR/POC.
  • Contractor to install and test all equipment.
  • Electronic copies of user and repair manuals required.

• Warranty: Standard manufacturer industry warranty required. Extended warranty not accepted.

• All items to be delivered and installed after receipt of purchase order by 8/1/2026.

• Normal duty hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays.

• Debris removal daily from campus, disposed of per regulations.

• Place of Delivery: Bakersfield VA Clinic, 900 Old River Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93311.

• Delivery and Installation: By 8/1/2026.

• Waste materials and debris removal.

• Compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations for disposal.

• Noncontract charges require prior approval from the Contracting Officer.

• Payment upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice.

• Shipping for parts included in the cost of the contract.