6540--BRAND NAME ONLY: ALCON KEELER Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope Headsets & Batteries

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a market research effort to identify qualified sources capable of providing specific medical equipment, including medication syringe pumps, accessories, and a Brand Name Only Alcon Keeler Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope. This effort is not a solicitation and does not obligate the VA to award a contract; instead, it aims to gather information to determine the best acquisition approach. Interested vendors are asked to submit detailed responses that include company information, capabilities, existing government contracts, manufacturing locations, and authorization from the manufacturer if applicable. The responses are due by August 13, 2025, and will be used solely for planning purposes, with no guarantee of a contract award. The VA emphasizes that responses should be comprehensive and that the process is open to all qualified sources, with potential set-asides for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses if certain criteria are met. The notice specifies that the responses should include contact details, capability statements, and proof of authorization or distributorship from the manufacturer. The effort is centered at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in Florida, with the contracting office located in Tampa. The NAICS code associated with this market research is 334510, which pertains to medical equipment manufacturing. The VA reserves the right to use the information received for any necessary purpose and to determine whether to proceed with a formal solicitation based on the responses. Respondents are responsible for all costs incurred in preparing their submissions, and the government will treat all submitted information as proprietary. The process is managed by the VA’s Network Contract Office 8, with Moneque Rodriguez serving as the point of contact.