ZEISS forum software services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 a Sources Sought for market research purposes to identify qualified businesses capable of providing ZEISS forum software services for the VA Dublin, GA Healthcare System. This is not a solicitation, but aims to gather information for future acquisition decisions. Responses are due by February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking an Image and Data Management System that meets specific salient characteristics and includes various software licenses. Key requirements include:
- FDA Approval: The system must be FDA 510k approved and listed as a Medical Device.
- Functionality: Provide post-processing analysis and dynamic review/manipulation of RAW data for ZEISS Cirrus HD-OCT, and potentially ZEISS HFA Instruments if Glaucoma Workplace is procured.
- Data Management: Store and access raw instrument data from ZEISS Field Analyzer, ZEISS Cirrus HD-OCT, ZEISS Visucam Fundus Camera, and ZEISS FF450/Visupac Fundus Camera systems.
- Visual Field Data: Enable real-time and dynamic editing/manipulation of prior Visual Field Test data for Glaucoma patients.
- Interoperability: Support DICOM standards and Work-List functionality, and connect to non-DICOM diagnostic instruments with export capabilities.
- Reporting: Capability for a "Combined Report" displaying HFA-Cirrus reports for Structure Function analyses.
- Data Migration: Ability to download all past RAW data from specified ZEISS instruments upon installation.
- Specific Licenses: Includes items such as "Image and Data Management System," "FORUM GLAUCOMA," "ZEISS RETINA WORKPLACE USER LICENSE X1," and "FORUM-DICOM FILE IMPORT FOR 3RD PARTY INSTRUMENTS LICENSE (V3)" from CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 541519 (size standard $34 Million)
- Set-Aside: Market research is being conducted to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses, including SDVOSB/VOSB vendors compliant with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, to inform future acquisition decisions.
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: February 25, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit responses via email to Ashley.Stewart4@va.gov. Required information includes:
- Company Name, Address, Phone Number
- Point of Contact, Email, Phone Number
- Company Unique Entity ID (UEI)
- Company Business Size (Large, SDVOSB, Small, etc.)
- Estimated Delivery Date
- Answers to 8 specific questions regarding small business status, manufacturer/distributor role, country of origin, alterations, federal contract holdings (GSA FSS, NAC, NASA SEWP), item availability on schedule, and general pricing.
Additional Notes
This is for planning purposes only; a solicitation may be published later, requiring a separate response. Unofficial pricing is requested. Only authorized resellers, distributors, or dealers of the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) will be considered, with verification required. No remanufactured or gray market items will be accepted.