EasyRet Photocoagulator Haag-Streit Laser System
Overview
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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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO within the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Presolicitation/Notice of Intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order for an EasyRet 577 nm Retinal Photocoagulation Laser System. This system is crucial for the Ophthalmic Stem Cell and Translational Research (OSCTR) Program at the National Eye Institute (NEI) in Bethesda, MD, supporting research into retinal diseases. While the intent is to award to Corps Medical Supply, LLC, this opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested small businesses are invited to submit capability statements by June 26, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the purchase, delivery, installation, calibration, and user training for one EasyRet 577 nm Retinal Photocoagulation Laser System. The system must feature a Haag-Streit slit lamp configuration and a dual-column table assembly. This equipment will support ongoing clinical and translational research focused on retinal diseases and the development of innovative therapeutic approaches.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: Corps Medical Supply, LLC
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, the Government is seeking capability statements from interested small businesses, including 8(a), service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses. These statements will help the Government determine if other vendors possess the capability to meet the requirement, potentially leading to a competitive solicitation.
Timeline & Contact
- Published Date: June 18, 2026
- Capability Statements Due: June 26, 2026, by 11:00 p.m. EDT
- Anticipated Award: Approximately ten days after the notice, unless a capable alternative vendor is identified.
- Contact: David Shen (david.shen@nih.gov)