USAFA Ophthalmology Screening Rooms

This federal Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number FA700026Q0113, is issued by the 10th Contracting Squadron at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado. The solicitation seeks to procure and install new Nidek/Marco ophthalmology screening equipment for the 10th Medical Group's Ophthalmology Screening Room. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 339112 (size standard of 1,000 employees). Because it is a brand-name requirement, only authorized resellers of NIDEK/Marco equipment are eligible for award. The required commercial products include automated refraction systems, acuity chart systems, tonometry units, lensmeters, installation services, and the removal and disposal of five manual phoropters. Additionally, a standard 12-month warranty and instrument manuals must be provided. The contracting agency intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price purchase order. Submissions must be sent electronically to Contract Specialist Sana Hamad and Contracting Officer April Delobel. Quotes are due by September 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT and must remain valid through September 30, 2026. Delivery and installation of all equipment must be completed on or before November 18, 2026, at the USAFA Hospital. Offers will be evaluated based on price, technical capability, and past performance. Notably, funds are not currently available for this effort, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

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