6515--Intent to Sole Source - VuPAD OPTHALMIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEMS
ID: 36C24225Q0739Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/2a50b4e84e1543058244e5627145cb17/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Sonomed Escalon for the procurement of a VuPad B-Scan/Ophthalmic Ultrasound System, which is essential for providing detailed imaging of the eye's internal structures. The contract will include various specific components necessary for the system's operation, such as a 2.0kV Standard A-Probe and multiple probes. This specialized equipment plays a critical role in ophthalmic diagnostics and treatment. Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest, demonstrating their capability to meet these requirements by July 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with all responses directed to Contract Specialist Sanchez Reid at Sanchez.Reid@va.gov.

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    Sanchez ReidContract Specialist
    908.647.0180 x 214466
    Sanchez.Reid@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Sonomed Escalon for a VuPad B-Scan/Ophthalmic Ultrasound System, crucial for detailed imaging of the eye's internal structures. This special notice outlines the specific components required, including a 2.0kV Standard A-Probe and various probes, all essential for the system's operation. Responses from interested parties must demonstrate their capability to meet these requirements by providing relevant data, although this notice does not solicit proposals or quotations. The due date for expressions of interest is July 10, 2025, by 10:00 AM EST. The government retains discretion over whether to pursue competitive procurement based on the responses received. This notice underscores the VA's specific procurement needs while allowing for potential alternatives should other suppliers express sufficient capability.
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