AN41--Intalight Dream Optical Coherence Tomography Machine
ID: 36C26325Q0093Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE - OTHER; BASIC RESEARCH (AN41)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e71e7c7e3d864e839e17f0ccdce74d62/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 23, is issuing a presolicitation notice for the sole-source procurement of an Intalight Dream Optical Coherence Tomography Machine intended for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. This acquisition is necessitated by the unique specifications of the machine, as Intalight Inc. is the only authorized distributor capable of providing the required equipment, which will be utilized for research purposes to compare with existing medical instruments. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to the contracting officer, Steve Ashby, at steve.ashby@va.gov by 10:00 CST on October 31, 2024, although no competitive solicitation will be issued for this procurement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Steve AshbyContracting Officer
    319-887-4935 x63-4935
    steve.ashby@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for the sole-source procurement of an Intalight Dream Optical Coherence Tomography Machine intended for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. This acquisition is due to the uniqueness of the machine, as Intalight Inc. is identified as the only authorized distributor capable of providing the required equipment. The procurement falls under a sole source, firm-fixed price contract as per federal regulations, indicating that no other supplier can fulfill the agency's requirements. The machine is intended for research purposes, providing direct comparisons with existing medical instruments. Although no competitive solicitation is being issued, interested vendors may submit capability statements to the contracting officer by the specified deadline. The procurement process is aimed at ensuring that the government conducts a fair assessment of potential suppliers while affirming the exclusive nature of the requested equipment and its usage.
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