J065--Alcon Constellation Full Preventive/Corrective Service for Two Vitrectomy Systems

This contract, awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21), provides full preventive and corrective maintenance services for two proprietary Alcon Constellation LXT vitrectomy systems located at the VA Northern California Health Care System in Mather, California. The award was made as a sole-source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) because Alcon Vision, LLC is the exclusive original manufacturer authorized to service this specialized medical equipment, with no alternative providers qualified or authorized to perform these services. The contract covers a one-year base period starting from December 15, 2025, with four one-year optional extensions at the government’s discretion. The total estimated value for the base period is approximately $124,727, and pricing for option years has not been disclosed. The scope includes comprehensive maintenance, repairs, and OEM part replacement to ensure continuous operational readiness of the vitrectomy systems, essential for patient care. Services must meet proprietary manufacturer standards, although no explicit references to formal technical or quality standards are provided beyond this requirement. Contract administration is managed through the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261), with Megan Barr serving as the primary contract specialist contact. While specific payment, invoicing, and delivery terms are not detailed, work performance is expected at the Mather, CA facility where the equipment is installed. The acquisition process did not employ competitive evaluation factors or socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting the sole-source nature focused solely on Alcon’s unique capabilities. Proposal submissions challenging the sole-source determination were required to include detailed technical documentation sent via email, but no formal solicitation package or amendment history is documented in the available information.