TO ACQUIRE A UNITED STATES MANUFACTURED OTPTOS SILVERSTONE FUNDUS CAMERA BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (BNOE)
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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), specifically the Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify United States manufactured fundus cameras or equivalent. This market research aims to gather information on an Optos Silverstone Fundus Camera or an equivalent ultra-widefield retinal camera with swept-source OCT capabilities for Los Angeles, CA. Responses are due by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought seeks information on a FUNDUS CAMERA OPTOS SILVERSTONE ULTRA-WIDEFIELD RETINAL CAMERA WITH SWEPT-SOURCE OCT or an equivalent product. The required camera must meet specific salient characteristics, including:
- Nine imaging modalities (Color RG, Color RGB, Sensory, Choroidal, Autofluorescence Green/Blue, Fluorescein, Indocyanine Green).
- UWF Imaging Specifications with high resolution and specific laser wavelengths.
- OCT Imaging Specifications including optical scattering signal, Swept Source OCT (1050 nm), high axial and transverse resolution, and various scan types.
- The procurement may also include Shipping & Handling (FOB Destination), Installation, Calibration, and On-Site Training.
- A quantity of 1 unit is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 339115 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1000 Employees
- Eligibility: Product must be manufactured in the United States in compliance with the Buy American Act. Potential offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 8:00 AM Pacific Time
- Published: April 14, 2026
Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis Only for planning purposes. The government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice and will not pay for information solicited. Responses will be used to make appropriate acquisition decisions, and a future solicitation announcement may be published.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should provide specific company information as requested in the notice. This is not a solicitation for proposals or offers.