Sources Sought Surgical Lenses Intraocular Collamer Lenses (ICL).
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 Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West, Fort Hood, TX is conducting a Sources Sought market survey to identify qualified vendors for Surgical Intraocular Collamer Lenses (ICL) for the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) at Fort Hood, Texas. This is for preliminary planning purposes and is not a solicitation. The government anticipates a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Responses are due April 7, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for FDA-approved Surgical Intraocular Collamer Lenses (ICL) to be delivered on an as-needed basis. Key salient characteristics include:
- Material: Must be made from Collamer.
- Power Range: For Nearsightedness (Myopia) between –3.0 to –20.0 Diopters with Astigmatism between 1.0 to 4.0 Diopters.
- Sterility & Shelf Life: Must be sterile with a shelf life of at least 8 months.
- Optic Features: Single piece UV absorbing with blue light filter optic.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey (anticipates Firm Fixed-Price contract)
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research (potential for Small Business, Full and Open, or Sole Source). The government is seeking interest from 8(a), HUB-Zone, Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Large Business communities.
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fort Hood, TX
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit a Statement of Capability (SOC), limited to 5 pages, including:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, and size/type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort with supporting documentation.
- Proprietary information must be clearly marked.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information only and does not constitute a request for proposals. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. All businesses must be registered in SAM.gov. Direct contact with government personnel other than the Contract Specialist is strictly prohibited.