ZEISS forum software services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network 07 Contract Office, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing ZEISS forum software services for the VA Dublin, GA Healthcare System. This includes an Image and Data Management System and associated software licenses. Responses will inform future acquisition decisions. Responses are due February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks an Image and Data Management System and related software services, specifically for ZEISS products. Key requirements include:
- An FDA 510k approved and Medical Device listed system.
- Capabilities for post-processing analysis and dynamic review/manipulation of RAW data from ZEISS Cirrus HD-OCT and, if applicable, ZEISS HFA Instruments.
- Storage and access of raw instrument data from various ZEISS devices (Field Analyzer, Cirrus HD-OCT, Visucam, FF450/Visupac).
- Real-time manipulation of Visual Field Test data for Glaucoma patients.
- DICOM support and Work-List functionality.
- Combined reporting for HFA-Cirrus analyses.
- Connectivity to non-DICOM diagnostic instruments and data migration from existing ZEISS instruments.
- Display capabilities for ZEISS Field Analyzer Glaucoma Progression Analysis (GPA) and Cirrus Macula Cube B-scan slices. Specific software licenses mentioned include "FORUM GLAUCOMA," "ZEISS RETINA WORKPLACE USER LICENSE X1," and "FORUM-DICOM FILE IMPORT FOR 3RD PARTY INSTRUMENTS LICENSE (V3)." The vendor for these items is identified as CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 541519 (Size Standard: $34 Million)
- Set-Aside: None specified for this Sources Sought, but the VA is interested in Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) that comply with the Non-Manufacturer Rule.
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit company information (Name, Address, Phone, POC, Email, UEI, Business Size, Estimated Delivery Date) and answers to eight specific questions. These questions cover small business status, manufacturer/distributor role, country of origin, any product alterations, federal contract holdings (GSA, NAC, NASA SEWP), general pricing for market research, and capabilities regarding salient characteristics and "brand name or equal to items." Responses must be submitted via email to Ashley.Stewart4@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Offerors must be an authorized reseller, distributor, or dealer of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), with no remanufactured or gray market items accepted.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation. Responses will be used for market research purposes only and do not guarantee a future solicitation. If a solicitation is issued, interested parties must respond to that announcement separately.