Optometry Equipment for the Wagner IHS, Wagner, SD.
ID: IHS1506342Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEGREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCABERDEEN, SD, 57401, USA

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

Set Aside

Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (IEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6eb6d6c87457445ca59e473fe66b8d4f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide optometry equipment, specifically the Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc. HFA3 Model 860 Visual Field Analyzer, for the Wagner Indian Health Service in South Dakota. This procurement aims to enhance eye care services by acquiring advanced visual field testing technology, which is crucial for ophthalmologists and optometrists in diagnosing and monitoring eye health. Interested Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) are invited to submit their qualifications by March 17, 2025, with the anticipated contract performance period running from April 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact William Kohl at william.kohl@ihs.gov or by phone at 605-268-3136.

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    William Kohl
    (605) 268-3136
    william.kohl@ihs.gov
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    IHS1506342 Optometry Visual Field Specifications.pdf
    The document outlines the specifications for the Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc. HFA3 Model 860, a visual field testing device designed for ophthalmologists and optometrists. Key features include specific dimensions, electrical requirements, and operating systems, highlighting its advanced functionalities like eye monitoring, gaze tracking, and a user-friendly SmartTouch interface. The HFA3 incorporates comprehensive assessment tools such as the Visual Field Index™, Guided Progression Analysis (GPA™), and the SITA database, offering standardized tests and normative data for evaluating visual field status and progression. Additional services provided with the purchase include a one-year warranty, delivery to designated locations, installation support, operator manuals, and training. This document serves as part of a government RFP, showcasing robust specifications and support services essential for medical professionals in eye care, underlining the importance of advanced technology in diagnosing and monitoring eye health. The structure is technical, listing essential features followed by additional service offerings, reflecting federal grant standards for healthcare equipment by emphasizing the technological advancements and benefits the device provides for patient care.
    SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IHS1506342.pdf
    The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (GPAIHS) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (IHS1506342) to conduct market research for procuring optometry equipment, specifically the Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc. HFA3 Model 860 Visual Field Analyzer, for the Wagner Indian Health Service in South Dakota. This notice is aimed at identifying Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and assessing potential interest and capability without obligating the government to a contract. The anticipated acquisition method includes a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order, set for a performance period from April 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025. Interested organizations are encouraged to submit their qualifications via email by March 17, 2025. The document outlines technical specifications for the equipment, payment and invoicing processes through electronic means, and clarifies that responses will not lead to contracting obligations, serving solely for informational purposes. The GPAIHS reserves the right to utilize the collected information for future solicitations or specifications. Respondents must avoid including sensitive information in their replies, maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.
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