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6515--SPECULAR MICROSCOPE

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36C25022Q0955Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Cleveland Medical Center plans to acquire a specular microscope by negotiating exclusively with Nidek, Inc., under the authority that permits sole-source procurement when only one source is deemed reasonably available. This procurement falls under NAICS code 333314, which relates to small business size standards of 500 employees. The specular microscope sought is notable for its unique capability to capture paracentral images at eight points within a narrow visual angle, allowing enhanced assessment around the central corneal image, a patented feature specific to the Nidek CEM-530 model. The procurement is based on this specialized functionality, making Nidek the sole intended source. Other potential suppliers interested in this requirement could submit their capabilities by August 10, 2022, with no cost or obligation to the government. These responses would be used only to evaluate whether the contract should remain sole-source or open to competition, with the government having sole discretion on this decision. At the time of notice, no solicitation had been released. All inquiries and statements of interest were directed to the contracting officer, Rachelle Hamer, via email with a specific reference to the solicitation number 36C25022Q0955 and the requirement title “Specular Microscope.” The contract office managing this acquisition is located in Dayton, Ohio.

General Info

Department of Veterans Affairs to sole-source Nidek specular microscope for patented imaging technology.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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Documents

RFQ 36C25022Q0955 - Specular Microscope

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PostedAug 3

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Contacts

Rachelle HamerRachelle J. Hamer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Specular Microscope The Department of Veterans Affairs Cleveland Medical Center (CLE VAMC), 10701 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106 intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i) - Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The NAICS code is 333314 with a small business size standard of 500. The VA intends to solicit and negotiate with Nidek, Inc., 34-14 Maehama, Hiroishi-cho, Gamagori, Aichi 443-0038, JAPAN, for a specular microscope. The unique characteristic for the specular microscopes are: In addition to conventional central and peripheral specular microscopy, the CEM-530 includes a unique function to capture paracentral images. The paracentral images are captured at eight points, 5º visual angle within a 0.25 mm x 0.55 mm field and enable enhanced assessment surrounding the central image. They also are patented. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 5PM EST. Such capabilities information will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. - All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation is available at this time. All inquiries must be submitted by email to Rachelle Hamer at contact@example.gov. Enter RFQ 36C25022Q0955| Specular Microscope in the email subject line.