Eye Lane equipment and accessories (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, El Paso VA Health Care System (EPVAHCS), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for Eye Lane equipment and accessories (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL). This equipment is required for the Las Cruces CBOC expansion. The contractor will be responsible for supplying, installing, and providing support services. Responses are due by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes specific "Eye Lane" equipment and accessories, with the following items identified as the Basis of Design:
- Instrument Stand: Reliance 7900-IC Floor Unit (#20 Pearl) (Quantity 2), featuring wheelchair accessibility, adjustable overhead lamp, and specific dimensions.
- Handheld and Portable Autorefractor/Keratometer: Retinomax K Plus 5 Auto-Refractor/Keratometer (KE0SFMAXK5), with a viewfinder, adjustable diopter, improved battery life, automatic axis compensation, and a new child mode.
- Portable Fundus Camera: Volk Pictor Plus Handheld Fundus Camera (PPFULLKFG). Installation and staff training are required for the Autorefractor/Keratometer and Fundus Camera.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 339115 (Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; information gathered may be used to determine potential set-asides.
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time, Chicago, USA.
- Published: June 8, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested businesses should submit the following information to Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov with the subject line "36C25726Q0639, Sources Sought Notice":
- Business Name and Address
- Point of Contact (Name, Phone, E-mail)
- SAM UID Number and SAM registration status/expiration date
- NAICS code (339115)
- Business Size (Small or Large) and Type (SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, etc.)
- GSA or VA FSS Contract Number (if applicable)
- Manufacturer and country of origin for the equipment/supplies.
This is a market research notice and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will be used for informational and planning purposes only and are not considered offers.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Rafael Rodriguez (rafael.rodriguez2@va.gov, 254-560-0262).