6540--Slit Lamps & Tonometers
ID: 36C26225Q0287Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/407d103211f348bc93018665b3ba7044/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement of slit lamps and tonometers, specifically the Haag-Streit brand or equivalent products, to enhance medical equipment at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System. The procurement aims to meet specific technical requirements essential for the functionality of ophthalmic equipment, ensuring quality care for veterans. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to improving healthcare services while adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulations (VAAR). Interested vendors must submit their offers by January 27, 2025, at 16:00 Pacific Time, and can contact Contract Specialist Hanan McCullick at Hanan.Mccullick@va.gov or 562-766-2234 for further information.

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    Hanan McCullickContract Specialist
    (562) 766-2234
    Hanan.Mccullick@va.gov
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    36C26225Q0287.docx
    The document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice for the procurement of slit lamps and tonometers by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The solicitation number is 36C26225Q0287, with a response deadline set for January 27, 2025, at 16:00 Pacific Time. This procurement is not funded by the Recovery Act and is categorized under the Product Service Code 6540 and NAICS Code 339115. The contracting office, located at Network Contracting Office 22 in Long Beach, CA, will handle this solicitation, with Hanan McCullick as the point of contact. The items will be delivered to the Phoenix VA Healthcare System at 400 N 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ. Further details are outlined in the attached RFQ document, which provides essential specifications and requirements for bidders. This notice is part of the federal RFP process aimed at ensuring the acquisition of necessary medical equipment for veterans' healthcare services.
    RFQ.docx
    The document details a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for purchasing slit lamps and tonometers, specifically the Haag-Streit brand, or equal products. It outlines the requirements for submissions, including product specifications, delivery locations, and electronic payment instructions. The RFP is open to all businesses but has reserved slots for small and disabled veteran-owned businesses. The procurement aims to meet specific technical characteristics essential for the functionality of equipment at the Phoenix VA Clinic. It emphasizes the importance of compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), detailing contract clauses regarding inspection, invoicing, and subcontracting. The RFP specifies a deadline for submitting offers and requires acknowledgment of amendments and certain certifications to ensure adherence to small business subcontracting limitations. This initiative is testament to the VA's commitment to quality care for veterans through improved medical equipment procurement while fulfilling regulatory and compliance obligations.
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