6640--Zeiss IOLMaster 700
ID: 36C24226Q0251Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a72f67977f51411aac142923203e72cc/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to PROAIM AMERICAS, LLC for the procurement of the Zeiss IOLMaster 700, a non-contact ocular biometry system essential for pre-operative cataract surgery planning at the Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus. This equipment is critical for measuring various ocular parameters, including axial length and corneal curvature, which directly influence the selection of intraocular lens power and ultimately affect patient visual outcomes. The procurement is justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) due to the urgent need for this specialized equipment, with the contract expected to be awarded around January 12, 2026. Interested parties with equivalent products are encouraged to submit their capabilities to Wilmen Joa at Wilmen.Joa@va.gov for future consideration.

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    Wilmen JoaContracting Officer
    Wilmen.Joa@va.gov
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    36C24226Q0251_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus, intends to award a sole source contract to PROAIM AMERICAS, LLC for the Zeiss IOLMaster 700. This special notice, solicitation number 36C24226Q0251, outlines the intent to purchase this non-contact ocular biometry system for pre-operative cataract surgery planning. The Zeiss IOLMaster 700 is crucial for measuring axial length, corneal curvature, and other factors to determine appropriate intraocular lens power, directly impacting patient visual outcomes. The procurement is justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) due to the crucial need for the equipment. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516. While this is not a request for competitive quotes, interested and capable domestic sources with equivalent products are encouraged to submit capabilities for future consideration. The government anticipates executing the award around January 12, 2026. Wilmen Joa is the point of contact.
    36C24226Q0251.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 36C24226Q0251) for informational and planning purposes, seeking potential vendors for the Zeiss IOLMaster 700. This notice is not a solicitation but aims to determine interest and capability from manufacturers, distributors, and resellers under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The required items include the Zeiss IOLMaster 700 with specific features, a FORUM-DICOM INTERFACE license, and installation/training services. Responses, due by January 12, 2026, at 11 AM Eastern Time, should be emailed to Wilmen.Joa@va.gov and include firm name, socio-economic category, capability documents, and contact information. The government will not pay for submitted information, and this notice does not obligate them to issue a solicitation.
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