65--Notice of Intent for Sole Source for Pentacam Scheimflug Camera System

The U.S. Army Medical Command's Western Regional Contracting Office plans to award a sole source contract valued at $67,920 to Oculus, Inc. for the procurement of a Pentacam Scheimpflug Camera System. This equipment will be installed at Irwin Army Community Hospital in Fort Riley, Kansas, and will be utilized by the Ophthalmology and Refractive Eye Surgery clinics to perform precise corneal measurements. These measurements will assist in determining patients' suitability for corrective eye surgery and aid in diagnosing certain eye pathologies. The acquisition falls under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 and specifically FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1). While this notice does not constitute a solicitation, any firms capable of providing a comparable system are invited to submit supporting technical documentation within three calendar days of the notice’s publication. These submissions will be considered for future procurements. All responses must be directed via email to the designated Purchasing Agent, with no telephone or fax inquiries permitted. The contract supports NAICS code 339115, which relates to medical equipment manufacturing.