65--Intent to Sole Source Zeiss CIRRUS HD-OCT AngioPlex OCT Angiography Version 9.5.

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to award a sole source contract to Corps Biologic, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, for the purchase and delivery of a Zeiss Cirrus HD-OCT (Model 5000) with AngioPlex OCT Angiography and accessories. This procurement will use a firm fixed price purchase order and is conducted under the statutory authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for contracting with only one responsible source when no alternatives exist. The contract is justified by the fact that Corps Biologic is the only authorized distributor of this specific medical imaging equipment that qualifies as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. The notice serves to fulfill the publicizing requirement under FAR 5.301(a)(2)(i) but is not a solicitation or request for quotation. During the market research phase, the VA evaluated the capabilities of relevant small businesses, the suitability of available equipment for their medical center’s needs, and identified authorized distributors. The conclusion was that no other entities met the necessary criteria. This sole source acquisition is recorded under solicitation number 36C26119Q0357 and relates to NAICS code 334510, involving medical optical instrument manufacturing. The equipment will be delivered to the Honolulu Department of Veterans Affairs.