ENT Ceiling Mounted OPMI PICO Mircroscope
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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.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to solicit offers for an ENT Ceiling Mounted OPMI PICO Microscope, including accessories and installation, for the Portland VA Medical Center in Oregon. This is a Presolicitation notice, with the actual solicitation indicating an unrestricted acquisition. Offers are due by March 5, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Carl Zeiss Meditec OPMI PICO ENT Ceiling Mounted Microscope system. Key deliverables include:
- A Carl Zeiss Meditec Basic ENT OPMI PICO microscope system with specific features (e.g., 5-step magnification, green filter, asepsis caps, dust cover).
- Associated components: Ceiling Mount, Ceiling Flange, Coupling 120°, Handgrip T, LED Illumination, PV2 HD Video Live 1080P, Eyepiece 10X (2 PC), Objective Lens F=250, 180° Tiltable Tube, and Anchor Plate for S100CM.
- Professional installation of the microscope system.
- Equipment must be new, covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and supplied by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorized distributor.
- Salient characteristics include apochromatic lenses, interchangeability with existing Zeiss OPMI PICO systems, wide fine focus, 180-degree tiltable tube, MORA interface capability, integrated light/power cables, fan housing, backup bulb capability, orange and green filters, 12.5x and 10x eyepieces, LED lighting, T handgrip, additional observation port, and video output (HDMI, DVI, composite, Coax).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1000-employee size standard.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (as per solicitation document, superseding presolicitation metadata).
- Installation: To be completed within 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Payment: Via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) upon receipt, acceptance, and installation.
- Offers Due: March 5, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.
- Published Date: February 10, 2026.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on adherence to the Statement of Work and demonstrated capabilities, which will be prioritized over price. Offers that do not meet these standards will not be evaluated for price.
Submission Requirements
- Offers must be submitted electronically to Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov.
- Quotes must include OEM authorization, evidence of installation capability, technical certifications, pricing, and a completed Buy American Certificate (Section E.5).
Additional Notes
No remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. Award will be made on an "All or Nothing" basis. The Buy American Certificate (Section E.5) must be filled out and returned with the quote.