6515--NOI SS - VA FSS Supply - Marco RT-700 Illuminated Refractor (+cyl, Black)
ID: 36C25625Q1124Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/c357b23194624a899f0ba57181a230d3/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a Sole Source contract for the procurement of six Marco RT-700 Illuminated Manual Refractors from Lombart Brothers, Inc. This non-competitive acquisition is based on the determination that only one vendor can meet the specific equipment requirements necessary for the operations of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. The equipment, classified under Product Service Code 6515 and NAICS Code 339115, is critical for providing quality ophthalmic care to veterans. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities by July 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time, and are encouraged to contact Contracting Officer Shasta Britt at shasta.britt@va.gov or 713-794-8609 for further inquiries.

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    Shasta BrittContracting Officer
    (713) 794-8609
    shasta.britt@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice regarding a Sole Source contract for the procurement of six Marco RT-700 Illuminated Manual Refractors from Lombart Brothers, Inc. This non-competitive order, guided by FAR regulations, is based on the determination that only one vendor can fulfill the equipment requirements. The contract falls under the Product Service Code 6515 and NAICS Code 339115, aimed at supporting the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. The response to this notice is due by July 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time, and it explicitly states that no competitive proposals will be accepted. Interested parties can demonstrate their capability to provide similar products by submitting relevant details, including business size and registrations. This Sole Source procurement is justified by market research findings, emphasizing the necessity of the specific equipment for the VA’s operations while setting conditions for small businesses regarding their socio-economic status. The notice outlines regulatory compliance expectations in equipment handling per VA guidelines and urges interested vendors to contact the listed contracting officer for inquiries.
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