6515--Slit Lamp and Tonometer SB Set-aside | Brand Name or Equal Comparative Evaluation
ID: 36C24424Q0523Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1d6b9f666b8d447688f0780090db287c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for the procurement of Haag-Streit Slit Lamp and Tonometer equipment, specifically intended for use at the Lebanon, Wilmington, and Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Centers. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses and requires the provision of new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products, ensuring compliance with technical specifications such as LED illumination and operational characteristics necessary for effective ocular health diagnosis. The initiative underscores the importance of modern medical equipment in enhancing healthcare services for veterans, promoting increased access to quality eye care. Interested vendors should contact Contract Specialist Robert C Neal at Robert.Neal2@va.gov for further details, and must adhere to the specified delivery schedules and invoicing procedures outlined in the solicitation document.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Contracting OfficerRobert Neal
    (412) 327-6967
    robert.neal2@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24424Q0523_1.docx
    The document is a presolicitation notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding an upcoming contract for the purchase of Slit Lamps and Tonometers. This contract is set aside for small businesses, specifically under the SBA guidelines, and will consider brand-name or equal products. The solicitation number is 36C24424Q0523, with a response date of September 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The equipment is to be delivered to multiple sites within the VISN 4 network, including Wilmington, Wilkes-Barre, and Lebanon VA Medical Centers. For inquiries, the primary contact is Contracting Officer Robert Neal, reachable via email or phone. The document emphasizes the importance of this procurement in providing essential medical equipment to improve care delivery in VA facilities, in line with the agency's mission to serve veterans efficiently.
    36C24424Q0523.docx
    The document outlines a solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the procurement of Haag-Streit Slit Lamp and Tonometer equipment for eye examinations at the Lebanon, Wilmington, and Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Centers. It specifies that the acquisition is set aside for small businesses and includes technical requirements for the equipment, such as LED illumination and detailed operational characteristics necessary for effective diagnosis and documentation of ocular health. Contract terms, including payment procedures and requirements for service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses, are clearly stated. The document emphasizes that the vendors must provide new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products only, avoiding used or refurbished equipment. Detailed delivery schedules are also provided along with instructions for electronic submission of invoices and penalties for non-compliance. The purpose of this solicitation is to ensure the procurement of high-quality medical equipment while adhering to regulations promoting small business participation and compliance with federal contracting standards. This initiative illustrates the government's effort to enhance healthcare services for veterans through increased access to modern medical equipment and technology.
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