6515--Garner VA Clinic Eye Equipment
ID: 36C24625Q0212Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/a9e9f56a85e14e5fb3c11cd8e900dd2e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6, is seeking to procure eye equipment for the Garner VA Clinic through a sole source contract with Melling Medical. The procurement includes essential brand name items such as distance gauges, eye exam mirrors, spectacle warmers, handheld pachymeters, and corneal topography units, all of which are critical for providing quality healthcare services to veterans. The contract is set to cover a performance period from March 10 to June 10, 2025, and emphasizes the requirement for new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) items, with a strict prohibition on gray market or remanufactured goods. Interested vendors must express their interest to Contract Specialist Ricardo McIntosh by February 27, 2025, to ensure compliance with the procurement standards.

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    Ricardo McIntoshContract Specialist
    (757) 722-9961
    Ricardo.McIntosh@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 6 plans to undertake a sole source procurement for eye equipment at the Garner VA Clinic, specifically intending to contract Melling Medical. This action falls under NAICS 339112, relating to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. The items required include brand name equipment such as distance gauges, eye exam mirrors, spectacle warmers, handheld pachymeters, and corneal topography units. The intended performance period is from March 10 to June 10, 2025. The notice highlights that the procurement will exclusively accept new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) items, as gray market items or remanufactured goods will not be tolerated. Vendors must be authorized dealers or resellers of the proposed equipment, ensuring that warranty and services are maintained by the OEM. Interested parties can express their interest to the Contract Specialist, Ricardo McIntosh, by February 27, 2025. Importantly, the VA reserves the right to terminate contracts if gray market items are delivered, reaffirming the strict adherence to authorized procurement standards. This initiative underscores the commitment to providing quality medical equipment for veteran healthcare services.
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