BPA Master Optical Surgical Instruments
ID: 12231093Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/d31a2729b559472ab2add2cc31f1082e/view
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement to Alcon Vision, LLC for the procurement of Surgical Optical Equipment reagents necessary for the Centurion System at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for contracts when there is only one responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements, as Alcon Vision, LLC is the sole manufacturer of the Optical Centurion System. The reagents are critical for the operation of the Centurion System, ensuring that the medical center has access to essential supplies for surgical procedures. Interested parties capable of providing the requested reagents may submit their capabilities and price lists by 10:00 AM EST on May 2, 2025, via email to Ealed Nuru at ealed.m.nuru.civ@health.mil, with a copy to Erica S. Oh at erica.s.oh.civ@health.mil.

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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is planning to award a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement to Alcon Vision, LLC for the procurement of Surgical Optical Equipment reagents necessary for the Centurion System at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for contracts when there is only one responsible source capable of meeting the governmental requirements. Alcon Vision, LLC is identified as the sole manufacturer of the Optical Centurion System, making them the only potential supplier for these reagents. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals; however, interested vendors may submit their capabilities and price lists by a specified deadline. The focus is on maintaining compliance with procurement regulations while ensuring that the medical center has access to critical supplies.
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