6910--Brand Name Only - Haag Streit - Intraocular Training Equipment - IC
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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 Network Contracting Office 23, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Brand Name Only Haag-Streit Intraocular Training Equipment for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. This is a firm-fixed-price solicitation for a high-fidelity virtual reality simulator. Quotes are due May 11, 2026, at 17:00 MDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Brand Name Only Haag-Streit Eyesi Surgical Cataract Simulator, which must be new, fully operational, and include all required accessories. It must be capable of simulating cataract and vitreoretinal surgical procedures under realistic, repeatable conditions, providing visual and tactile feedback. Key features include curriculum-based training modules, quantitative performance metrics, automated objective performance evaluation, and customizable difficulty levels. The scope also includes professional installation, on-site clinical education, and training.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, one-time supply contract.
- Period of Performance: 120 Days ARO (After Receipt of Order).
- Acquisition: Unrestricted, but Brand Name Only.
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard.
- Quote Due Date: May 11, 2026, 17:00 MDT.
- Published Date: May 4, 2026.
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated based on Price Only. Offerors must submit an itemized quote along with sufficient technical supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with salient characteristics.
Submission & Additional Notes
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to dennis.salmonsen@va.gov.
- Buy American Act: Offerors must complete the Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2). For this opportunity, items manufactured in Germany but assembled and integrated with US-sourced software and equipment in California are considered "Made in the USA" for the final Surgical Simulator.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA.
- Contact: Dennis Salmonsen, Contract Specialist, dennis.salmonsen@va.gov.