Optos California RGB Ultra-Widefield Retinal Camera - Taos-Picuris Service Unit - Taos, NM
ID: Sole_Source_75H70726Q00023Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/eff7f5b306ce4c15938e6674928ad91f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of one Optos California RGB Ultra-Widefield Retinal Camera to Melling LLC for delivery to the Taos-Picuris Health Center in Taos, New Mexico. This specialized retinal camera is essential for providing high-definition images of the retina, which are crucial for educating patients, particularly those with diabetes, about their eye health and the clinical significance of their conditions. The contract, valued below the simplified acquisition threshold, is being pursued under FAR 6.103-1 due to the unique capabilities of the specified model that align with the Indian Health Service's mission to enhance the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Interested parties may direct questions to Supervisory Contract Specialist Shandiin DeWolfe via email by January 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST, referencing the notice number 75H70726Q00023.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shandiin DeWolfe
    (505) 256-6755
    Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov
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