6540--Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG Green 36C252-27-AP-0149 Brand Name Only
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the NCO 12 Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is conducting market research via a sources sought notice to identify authorized and qualified vendors capable of supplying and installing the Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG/Green laser system at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois. The focus is on vendors classified under various business categories, including Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), small or emerging small businesses, as well as other than small businesses. This notice is not a request for quotes but seeks to determine market capability and gather vendor information such as company details, contract numbers, and authorization from the manufacturer. The scope includes delivering the laser system and accessories, performing installation, calibration, system configuration, safety checks, and staff training on operation, maintenance, and laser safety. The vendor is responsible for ensuring room readiness verification, beam alignment, and compliance with FDA and ANSI safety standards, among others. Deliverables cover the fully installed and tested system, manuals, warranty information, and training certification. The contract stipulates a minimum 12-month warranty with defined service response requirements. Responses must be submitted electronically by June 24, 2026, and include detailed company qualifications and manufacturer authorization. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 339115 (Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. Clarification to initial post. See full Notice details below: Sources being sought for possible domestic products equal to Carl Zeiss.
The NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214, is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of Authorized and qualified: (1) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); or (3) Small or emerging small business firms, or (4) Other Than Small business firms, to provide domestic products equal to Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG Green Laser at the Capt. James A Lovel VA Medical Center.
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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Project Title: Installation, Setup, and Commissioning of Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG/Green Laser System Facility: Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), North Chicago, IL Prepared For: Summers, Rodney D., Health Tech
1. Purpose The purpose of this Statement of Work is to define the requirements, deliverables, and responsibilities associated with the procurement, installation, configuration, and validation of the Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG/Green ophthalmic laser system.
2. Scope of Work Delivery of the Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG/Green unit and accessories Installation, testing, and calibration Configuration and verification of system performance Safety and functional checks Staff training
3. Equipment Specifications Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG/Green laser Footswitch, slit-lamp integration, eyewear, manuals
4. Installation Requirements Room suitability verification Beam alignment and calibration Safety interlock confirmation
5. Training Operator training Maintenance overview Laser safety overview
6. Deliverables Installed and tested system Manuals and documentation Warranty information Training certification
7. Warranty and Support Minimum 12-month warranty Service response requirements
8. Compliance and Safety FDA guidelines compliance ANSI Z136.1 laser safety standards VA/DoD facility requirements
9. Responsibilities Vendor: Delivery, installation, training, documentation FHCC: Provide access, room readiness, staff availability
10. Acceptance Criteria System accepted when installation, calibration, and training are complete.
11. Period of Performance Delivery and installation timeline TBD Training within X days of installation VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET ITEMS will be applicable to any request for quote for this item.
All interested authorized distributor firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING: Company name. Address. Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address). FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable. SAM Unique ID number. Tax ID number. Indication of which business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business) for which the organization qualifies. A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above. Documentation from manufacturer (i.e. correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer. Indicate if you can provide domestic products equal to Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG Green Laser
Submit responses to the Contracting Specialist, Mack Taylor, at Mack.Taylor2@va.gov no later than 2:00 PM (Central Standard Time), 24 June 2026.
36C25226Q0517 Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG Green Laser shall be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement.
TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The NAICS Code 339115 Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing, is applicable to this acquisition; the size standard is 1,000 employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice; no other copies of this notice will be provided.