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6640--Zeiss IOLMaster 700

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36C24226Q0251Federal

Submission Closed01/12/2026, 11:00:00 AM EST

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NAICS: 334516

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UNDP-KAZ-00806 Supply, delivery, installation of 19 water purification systems

Solicitation # UNDP-KAZ-00806

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Particulate Instruments, Gas Analyzers and Spare Parts

Solicitation # 2026-ISS-879

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Office of Financial Management

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY, 10010, USA

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NONE

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PostedJan 5

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Notice updatedJan 5

Notice type changed from Sources Sought to Special Notice. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Response DeadlineJan 12

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01/12/2026, 11:00:00 AM EST

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

Office AddressALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

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Wilmen JoaContracting Officer

Full Description

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualifications from vendors relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 334516. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking business manufacturers or distributors and resellers of brand-specific supplies for all the following: Zeiss IOLMaster 700 ITEM# 266002-2118-007 - ZEISS OS | IOLMaster 700 with SWEPT Source OCT, Option Reference Image, Includes Keyboard, Mouse, IT1060 Table, Barrett Suite License, Central Topography, and Total Keratometry License
ITEM# 000000-2244-886-40FCZDIC - FORUM CONNECTION: CARL ZEISS MEDITEC USA, INC. | FORUM-DICOM INTERFAC. License To CZM Instrument. ITEM# 266002-1150-893 - CARL ZEISS MEDITEC USA, INC. | Installation And Training (EAM) THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). Responses are due on the dates specified in the announcement and are to be submitted by e-mail to . Email should contain the following information: Name of firm, Socio-Economic category of the firm, capability documents to supply brand item, complete address, phone & fax number.