J065--PMR PHACOEMULSIFIER UNITS -W/WD, B+4, POP 10/1/2026- 9/30/2031
Overview
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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), specifically the Network Contract Office 22 (36C262), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought announcement to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) capable of providing Planned Maintenance and Intervening Service Calls for PMR Phacoemulsifier Units. This requirement supports the VA San Diego Healthcare System in San Diego, California. Responses are due by June 16, 2026, at 16:00 MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for corrective and planned maintenance on Alcon Centurion Vision Systems and Alcon Constellation Units. Key services include:
- On-site planned maintenance inspections.
- Provision of hardware parts and applicable software updates.
- 24/7 telephone support.
- On-site service calls with a required response time of 2 business days.
- Submission of electronic field service reports within 7 calendar days after each service.
- Planned maintenance tasks such as cleaning, software diagnosis, calibration, lubrication, testing/replacement of faulty parts, and inspection/replacement of wiring and mechanical components.
- Furnishing replacement parts that meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications.
- Providing all necessary labor, supervision, materials, parts, and transportation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Anticipated Duration: Base year plus four option years
- Anticipated Period of Performance: October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031
- Response Due Date: June 16, 2026, at 16:00 MST
- Published Date: June 8, 2026
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is intended as a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). If inadequate SDVOSB responses are received, other set-asides or full and open competition may be considered. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and ORCA, and SDVOSB/VOSB respondents must be registered with the VA Center for Dynamic Small Business Search.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought announcement only and not a solicitation. Interested parties must submit a written response via email to jessica.brooks3@va.gov. Responses must include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone/fax/email.
- DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax ID Number.
- Type of small business.
- A comprehensive capability statement.
Additional Notes
- NAICS Code: 811210 (size standard $34 Million).
- No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated.
- The Government is not obligated to award a contract and will not reimburse costs associated with responding to this announcement.
Contact: Jessica Brooks, Contract Specialist, jessica.brooks3@va.gov, 480-466-7940.