6515--580-26-2-167-0176 ALCON UNITY VCS (VA-26-00047663)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 awarded contract 36C25626P0583 to O R ELDER INC on April 16, 2026, for a total value of $398,000.00. This firm-fixed-price award, under solicitation 36C25626Q0496, provides for the supply, installation, and electrical interfacing of two Alcon Unity Vitreoretinal Cataract Systems (VCS) for the Ophthalmology Department at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The acquisition was conducted as a sole-source procurement because Alcon is the only manufacturer capable of providing a system that combines anterior and posterior ophthalmic surgery capabilities in a single machine to address specific space and safety requirements. The scope of work includes the delivery of the systems within 60 days after receipt of order, full integration with existing ophthalmic equipment, and complimentary training for all clinical staff. Acceptance is based on a Government Acceptance Test conducted at the destination by the Contracting Officer’s Representative and ophthalmology staff to ensure the equipment meets all salient brand characteristics and performance standards. The contract is governed by Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria and requires the contractor to adhere to strict security and compliance mandates, including prohibitions on covered foreign telecommunications equipment and the use of ByteDance applications. All invoicing must be processed electronically through the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment (EIPP) system.