ZEISS Forum Services (Name brand or equal)
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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 is soliciting proposals for ZEISS forum software services for the Dublin VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA. This acquisition aims to procure, install, configure, and validate an ophthalmic data management/connectivity system. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a ZEISS FORUM Connectivity System for Ophthalmology services, or an equal FDA 510k approved Image and Data Management System. The system must consolidate diagnostic imaging and examination data across ophthalmology modalities into a centralized archive and clinical viewer. Key functionalities include:
- "Post Processing Analysis, Dynamic Review/Manipulation of RAW data" for ZEISS Cirrus HD-OCT and HFA Instruments.
- Ability to store and access raw instrument data from various ZEISS devices (Field Analyzer, Cirrus HD-OCT, Visucam Fundus Camera, FF450/Visupac Fundus Camera).
- Real-time and dynamic editing/manipulation of Visual Field Test data, with baseline changes and report generation.
- Support for DICOM standards and Work-List functionality for patient demographics.
- Combined Report capability for HFA-Cirrus and Humphrey Visual Field data.
- Bi-directional DICOM capabilities and compatibility with non-DICOM diagnostic instruments.
- Display of ZEISS Field Analyzer Glaucoma Progression Analysis (GPA) and manipulation of data.
- Display and scrolling through ZEISS Cirrus Macula Cube B-scan slices and pre-formatted clinical display groupings.
- Delivery and placement of products at the Carl Vinson VAMC (Dublin VA Medical Center).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Delivery: Within 14 Days ARO (After Receipt of Order) to Dublin VA Medical Center.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS Code: 811210, Size Standard: $34 Million).
- Proposal Due: March 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Published: March 2, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must include a technical description, price, discount terms, "Remit to" address, and completed representations and certifications (FAR 52.212-3). A critical requirement is an authorized distributor letter signed by the manufacturer. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed but will likely consider the completeness and compliance of the submitted proposal.
Additional Notes
This is a "Name brand or equal to: ZEISS" solicitation. All quotes require an authorized distributor letter. The Contracting Officer is Ashley Stewart, reachable at ashley.stewart4@va.gov.