6540--FY25: Anterior Chamber Intraocular Lenses New requirement
ID: 36C24825Q0226Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0a49101b16ba463787bbb6307001cac4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 8, is seeking expressions of interest for a new requirement involving anterior chamber intraocular lenses to support cataract surgeries at the C.W. Bill Young VA facility in Bay Pines, Florida. The procurement involves a total of 144 units of lenses supplied by Alcon Vision, LLC, in various sizes ranging from 5.5 mm to 30.0 mm, which are critical for patients lacking capsular support during surgical procedures. Interested firms must submit their responses, including supporting literature, by December 27, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with all deliveries expected within 30 days of order placement. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Contracting Officer Jose J Hernandez at jose.hernandez@va.gov or by phone at 352-381-5708.

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    Jose J HernandezContracting Officer
    (352) 381-5708
    jose.hernandez@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) issued a Sources Sought Notice for a new requirement regarding anterior chamber intraocular lenses to support cataract surgeries at the C.W. Bill Young VA facility in Bay Pines, FL. The lenses, supplied by Alcon Vision, LLC under part number MTA4U0, are required in various sizes ranging from 5.5 to 30.0 mm, with a total of 144 units needed in specific quantities for each size. Responses are invited from interested firms that can meet the stated requirements by the deadline of December 27, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The notice emphasizes that it is not a request for competitive quotes but seeks expressions of interest and supporting literature, which will be evaluated by the government. All deliveries are expected within 30 days of order placement with FOB destination pricing applicable. The document outlines the scope of work, basic logistical details, and contact information for potential respondents, highlighting the government's need for specialized medical supplies while also providing a clear window for vendor participation in the procurement process.
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