Optical Biometer with Total Keratometry
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for the purchase of an Optical Biometer with Total Keratometry for the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, GA. This procurement aims to replace an end-of-life IOL master machine used for cataract surgery eye exams. This is an UNRESTRICTED solicitation. Offers are due by February 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) optical biometer with Total Keratometry, including delivery, installation, and training for medical and biomedical staff. Key salient characteristics include:
- Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technology.
- Capability to perform Total Keratometry (TK).
- Effective penetration of dense cataracts.
- Distance-independent keratometry measurements.
- Comprehensive biometry parameters for Intra-Ocular Lens calculations.
- Compatibility with VAMC's existing ZEISS Forum software.
- User-friendly, wheelchair-accessible stand. Vendors must provide descriptive literature demonstrating technical and functional compatibility.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
- NAICS Code: 334510 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies).
- Size Standard: 1250 Employees.
- Delivery: Within 30 days of award.
- Installation: Within 60 days of award.
- Offers Due: February 18, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: February 2, 2026.
Evaluation & Requirements
Award will be based on price and other factors, with technical capability and past performance being combined factors. The Buy American Act applies; vendors must certify products as US manufactured or foreign. Price preference will be given to US manufactured products. Distributors are required to provide an authorization letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Contact Information
For questions, contact Ashley Stewart at ashley.stewart4@va.gov.