6515--UNITY Vitroretinal Cataract System (Brand Name Only)
ID: 36C25226Q0058Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is preparing to solicit bids for a UNITY Vitroretinal Cataract System for the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital located in Madison, Wisconsin. This procurement aims to acquire one complete UNITY VCS CTP system, which includes essential components such as the console, remote, laser, foot switches, handpieces, as well as installation and training services. The system is critical for providing advanced medical capabilities in ophthalmic surgeries, underscoring the importance of high-quality medical equipment in veteran healthcare. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) should note that the Request for Quote (RFQ) is expected to be posted around November 4, 2025, with offers due by 15:00 Central Time on November 12, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Contract Specialist Waymon McNeal at waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov.

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    Waymon L McNeal JrContract Specialist
    Waymon.McNealJr@va.gov
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    This government solicitation, 36C25226Q0058, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, is an RFP for a Unity Vitreoretinal Cataract System (brand name only) for the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. The system includes a VCS console, remote, laser, foot switches, BSS rack, two Unity 4D phaco handpieces, and an OZIL frag handpiece, with installation and training included. The acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 334510. Offers are due by November 12, 2025, at 15:00 CST. The award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote. The document details contract terms, conditions, and specific clauses, including those related to SDVOSB compliance, electronic payment requests, and various FAR and VAAR clauses. The contractor must deliver and install the system within 60 days of award and complete staff training within 15 days of installation.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center intends to solicit for a UNITY Vitroretinal Cataract System for the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. This presolicitation notice, number 36C25226Q0058, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside, conducted under FAR Parts 12, 13, and 19, with NAICS Code 334510. The procurement is for one UNITY VCS CTP system, including the console, remote, laser, foot switches, handpieces, installation, and training. The Request for Quote (RFQ) is expected to be posted around November 4, 2025, with offers due by 15:00 Central Time on November 12, 2025. The contract will be firm fixed price.
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