6540--Equipment - VISN 10 Optical Lab Chip Separator Upgrade
ID: 36C25026Q0163Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1fab634dd26e488cb75cb77d10a1b9e8/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, intends to award a sole source contract to Satisloh North America, Inc. for the upgrade of the Optical Lab Chip Separator at the Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. This procurement involves the acquisition of two chip separators (Manufacturer's part No. 02-078-494) and a complete turn-key installation (Manufacturer's part No. 96-900-701) to enhance the existing Satisloh HC6 system, which is crucial for separating lens chips and debris from coolant, thereby maximizing recovery and supporting ophthalmic lens treatment for VA patients. The contract is classified under NAICS code 339115 (Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing) and PSC 6540 (Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies), with the government asserting that Satisloh North America, Inc. is the only vendor capable of fulfilling this requirement. Responses from other interested parties demonstrating clear and convincing evidence of advantageous competition must be submitted by December 15, 2025, at 11:00 am EST, with inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Laura Poma at laura.poma@va.gov or 734-845-3523.

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    Laura PomaContracting Specialist
    (734) 845-3523
    laura.poma@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, intends to award a sole source contract to Satisloh North America, Inc. for an upgrade to their Optical Lab Chip Separator. This upgrade is for the VISN 10 Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. The existing system, a Satisloh North America HC6, requires an upgraded peripheral chip separator (Manufacturer's part No. 02-078-494, two units) and turn-key installation (Manufacturer's part No. 96-900-701). This equipment is essential for separating lens chips and debris from the coolant, maximizing water and coolant recovery, and supporting ophthalmic lens treatment for VA patients. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339115 (Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing) and PSC 6540 (Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies). The government believes Satisloh North America, Inc. is the only vendor capable of meeting this requirement. Responses from other interested parties demonstrating clear and convincing evidence of advantageous competition must be received by December 15, 2025, at 11:00 am EST.
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