6540--Supply - Carl Zeiss Digital Lensmeter 550
ID: 36C26324Q1201Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3dcd9d7353b14b0793b51da230ab3e27/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking quotes for the procurement of Carl Zeiss Digital Lensmeter 550 units to enhance its Virtual Eye Care Service (VECS) across multiple locations within the VA Midwest Health Care System. The objective is to acquire a total of 19 lensmeters that are compatible with existing Zeiss equipment, enabling efficient screening for eye care conditions such as Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration, thereby improving access to care for veterans and reducing community care costs. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their quotes by September 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST, with technical questions due by September 18, 2024. For further inquiries, contractors can contact Alberta Mickells, Contract Specialist, at Alberta.Mickells@va.gov or by phone at 402-995-3081.

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    Alberta MickellsContract Specialist
    (402) 995-3081
    Alberta.Mickells@va.gov
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    36C26324Q1201_1.docx
    The Federal government, specifically the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has issued a solicitation (36C26324Q1201) for the procurement of Carl Zeiss Digital Lensmeter 550 units. This combined synopsis/solicitation, prepared in accordance with FAR regulations, requests quotes from contractors and facilitates a full and open competition. The contract is intended for supply to multiple locations within the VA Midwest Health Care System, including Minneapolis, Fort Meade, Omaha, Des Moines, Fargo, Sioux Falls, Iowa City, and St. Cloud. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Small Business Administration Veteran Certification website. Technical questions must be submitted via email by September 18, 2024, and final quotes are due by September 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST. The successful offeror will receive a firm fixed-price contract. Key contractual provisions and clauses, including those for evaluation and responsibilities of the contractors, are outlined in the attached solicitation documents. This procurement aims to enhance the VA's capacity to serve veterans through the provision of essential medical equipment.
    S03. 36C26324Q1201 RFQ Zeiss Digital Lensmeter 550.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the acquisition of Digital Lensmeters with UV spectrometers, specifically the Zeiss Visulens 550 model. The purpose is to enhance the Virtual Eye Care Service (VECS) to allow for screening for subspecialty eye care conditions like Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration, thereby reducing community care costs and increasing access. The contractor is tasked with delivering and installing a total of 19 lensmeters across several VA health care systems within the VISN 23 network. Key requirements include compatibility with existing Zeiss equipment, specific measurement ranges and functionalities, and the need for various connectivity options. The document details the contractual framework including payment terms, warranty conditions, and compliance with federal regulations regarding the procurement process. The RFP is designed to ensure that the procurement meets the healthcare needs of veterans effectively while adhering to regulatory standards and promoting the use of small businesses in federal contracting.
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