Fully integrated dual YAG/SLT ophthalmic laser system with associated accessories
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Eye Institute (NEI), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify small businesses capable of providing a fully integrated dual YAG/SLT ophthalmic laser system with associated accessories. This system is required for clinical procedures and translational research using porcine surgical models at Bethesda, MD. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The NEI requires a new or replacement dual therapeutic laser system with critical capabilities including:
- Wide, continuous anterior and posterior Nd:YAG focal offset adjustment (up to +/-500 um) for porcine ocular anatomy.
- Fine-grained, stable Nd:YAG energy control (0.3 to 10 mJ) with a small YAG spot size (approx. 8 um).
- Selectable burst modes (1, 2, or 3 pulses).
- Combined Nd:YAG and SLT capability integrated into a single platform.
- Operational reliability and calibration stability suitable for large-animal experiments.
- Parameter flexibility across multiple axes.
- Wheelchair-accessible laser stand. Services include delivery, professional on-site installation, system calibration by certified staff, and initial user training.
Submission Details & Eligibility
Interested small businesses, including certified 8(a), Small Disadvantaged, HUBZone, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses, are encouraged to submit capability statements. Statements should be a maximum of 20 pages (excluding brochures) and must demonstrate specific capability and capacity to meet the requirements, including compliance with FAR 52.219-14 ("Limitations on Subcontracting"). Generic statements are insufficient. Pricing information is encouraged but not required. Companies must be registered in SAM.gov. Teaming arrangements are acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Small Business (including 8(a), Small Disadvantaged, HUBZone, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Contact: David Shen (david.shen@nih.gov)
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research and planning purposes only. It is not a solicitation (Invitation for Bids, RFP, RFQ) and does not guarantee a future contract award. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred in responding. Responses will inform future acquisition strategies, and the Government reserves the right to contact respondents for clarification.