Alcon UNITY® Vitreoretinal Cataract System

SOL #: 36C241-26-AP-1187Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)
TOGUS, ME, 04330, United States

Place of Performance

White River Junction, VT

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (6515)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Jan 9, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jan 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

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.

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR OFFERS. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE AND TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED AND NO SOLICITATION WILL BE POSTED TO CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES.

PROCUREMENT TITLE: Alcon UNITY® Vitreoretinal Cataract System

INTENT TO AWARD: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VAMC 163 Veterans Drive, White River Junction VT 05009, intends to award one (1) to O. R. ELDER INC., for the Alcon UNITY® Vitreoretinal Cataract System, for use during phacoemulsification cataract surgery.

BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION: The Alcon UNITY® Vitreoretinal Cataract System is designed to enable precision control, safety, and efficiency for doctors during phacoemulsification cataract surgery. The system includes VCS Console, Remote, Laser, Large Tray, VCS 6 button footswitch, CS 4 button footswitch, Laser footswitch, BSS Rack, 2 UNITY 4D Phaco handpieces, Ozil Frag handpiece, installation, maintenance, and training (see enclosed SOW).

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Points of Contact

pearl.wray@va.govPRIMARY

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