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

The U.S. Army Medical Command’s Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, Washington, plans to award a sole source contract valued at $68,120 to Occulus, Inc. for the purchase of a Pentacam Scheimpflug Camera System. This specialized camera system will be installed at the Madigan Healthcare System and used in the Ophthalmology and Refractive Eye Surgery clinics to measure corneal characteristics essential for assessing patients' suitability for corrective eye surgery and diagnosing certain eye pathologies. The procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 and is not open for competitive bidding. Although this notice is not a solicitation, other firms interested in providing similar equipment are invited to submit documentation demonstrating their product’s capabilities and specifications within three calendar days of the notice’s publication. These submissions will be considered for potential future acquisitions. Communication regarding this notice must be directed in writing to the designated Purchasing Agent, Ruby Mejias, with no telephone or fax inquiries accepted. The contract falls under the NAICS code 339115, which pertains to ophthalmic goods manufacturing.