6515--580-26-2-167-0176 ALCON UNITY VCS (VA-26-00047663)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document appears to be an award notice rather than a solicitation. It details the award of a contract for "ALCON UNITY VCS (VA-26-00047663)".

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• Award Number: 36C25626P0583
• Award Amount: $398,000.00
• Award Date: 04-16-2026
• Awardee Name: O R ELDER INC
• Contractor's UEI: NGC9PL57LMA3
• Awardee Address: 1270 BROADWAY, RM 401, NEW YORK, NY 10001

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• Solicitation Number: 36C25626Q0496
• Product Service Code: 6515
• NAICS Code: 339112
• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, Houston TX
• Point of Contact: Oney Kelly (Oney.kelly@va.gov)

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition. It details the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to purchase two (2) Unity Vitreoretinal Cataract System (VCS) units for the Ophthalmology Department at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

This document indicates a sole-source justification for the acquisition of specific medical equipment. It outlines the rationale for not pursuing full and open competition, citing the unique capabilities of the Alcon Unity VCS system, which provides both anterior and posterior ophthalmic surgery functions in a single unit. The justification highlights that existing space limitations prevent the installation of separate machines for each function, and that Alcon is the sole manufacturer offering trade-in value for current equipment. Market research efforts are described, including searches on SAM.gov, ADDS-UP, FPDS, and SBA.VetCert, as well as an RFI, which reportedly yielded only one response from an authorized distributor. The document also states that the VA or SBA Rule of Two could not be met at this time. Bidders interested in future opportunities related to ophthalmic surgical equipment should note the specific requirements and the agency's rationale for sole-source procurement.

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the procurement of two (2) ALCON UNITY® VCS (Vitreoretinal Cataract System) units for the Eye Operating Room at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The systems are intended for both anterior segment (cataract) and posterior segment (vitreoretinal) ophthalmic surgery.

• Supply, install, and electrically interface two (2) ALCON UNITY® VCS systems.

• Provide training to all staff members utilizing the equipment at no additional cost.

• All products must meet the salient characteristics for the ALCON brand as listed in the schedule.

• The system features Intelligent Fluidics functionality for stable intraocular pressure during surgery.

• Contractor must provide a projected schedule for milestones including verification, manufacture/assembly, delivery, and installation.

• Contractor shall provide training on equipment operation in the Eye Clinic.

• Contractor shall perform Government Acceptance Test.

• Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment for installation and remove all packing materials and waste.

• Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is specified as ARO 60 Days.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offers must be submitted by 04-13-2026 at 17:00 CDT.

• Questions must be submitted no later than 03-31-2026 by 10:00 AM CST.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capabilities (acceptable/unacceptable) and Price (fairness and reasonableness).

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government.

• Only the lowest priced quote will be sent for technical evaluation, unless found unacceptable, then the second lowest will be evaluated.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• An authorized distributor letter is required for award.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 339112

• Size Standard: 1000 Employees

• Brand Name Only requirement is specified.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.