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J065--ALCON Vision | Opthamology Service Contract | Base + 1 (VA-26-00017867)
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, has issued a Sources Sought Notice under solicitation number 36C25726Q0100 for a comprehensive clinical and technical service contract to support Alcon Constellation LXT and LenSX ophthalmology equipment at the VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. The government intends to negotiate this procurement as a sole-source award with Alcon Vision, LLC. The required services include biannual planned maintenance, annual recertification, onsite repairs, and the installation of FDA-approved parts sourced directly from the original equipment manufacturer. The contract is envisioned as a base period with one option year. To ensure system integrity and warranty validity, all services must be performed by OEM-certified personnel. The contractor is required to provide remote troubleshooting capabilities via an approved VA VPN and must apply all software upgrades and Field Change Orders to maintain manufacturer standards. Additionally, the vendor must provide complete service reports to the VA Biomedical Department following each visit and offer benefits equivalent to their commercial service agreements. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management and be an authorized OEM dealer, distributor, or reseller. Capability statements and documentation must be submitted via email to Michelle Cunningham by 10:00 AM Central Time on November 17, 2025.
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$51,695Place of Performance
TX, USASet-Aside
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ALCON VISION, LLCAward Issued Date
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This market research notice is being conducted by Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17; Babcock Medical Center, 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302, San Antonio, Texas 78240 for the acquisition of Alcon Constellation LXT and LenSX Ophthalmology equipment, The Government intends to solely negotiate with ALCON VISION, LLC, 6201 South FWY, Fort Worth, TX 76134.
Background and Requirement: The VA Medical Center located in Dallas; TX is needing an Alcon Clinical and Technical Service contract for Alcon Constellation LXT and LenSX Ophthalmology equipment service contract.
The contractor shall provide all services as listed in the equipment description below, meeting all technical specifications as seen, for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the Alcon Constellation LXT, Robotic Drop-in Probes, Reprocessing SS Trays. The contractor shall provide all required services, labor, travel, and parts for VA software and equipment listed below in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer specification. All parts used must be approved by the FDA where applicable and be sourced directly from the OEM. All services provided must be performed by OEM-certified personnel. Contractor shall provide a complete service report upon delivery of any service calls to Biomedical Staff in the Biomed Department.
The vendor shall have the ability to connect to the system remotely through an approved VA VPN connection for troubleshooting purposes. The vendor shall have the ability to apply all upgrades, Field Change Orders to ensure the system is maintained to manufacturer s standards to include software and quality updates. The vendor shall provide all coverages and benefits normally given in their commercial service and support agreements.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, Contractors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the contracting officer whether to continue with the sole source procurement or to provide for competition. Due to technical issues, please allow additional time if you re using electronic means.
Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete with the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 17, will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Also, prospective contractors shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with Response to this Intent to Sole Source. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed to Contracting Specialist, Michelle Cunningham. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support this requirement.
Equipment Model Serial Number Quantity Service Location Optical Laser Constellation LXT 1101619101X 1 Comprehensive -Annual Planned Maintenance (twice per year)
-Annual Recertification
-Onsite repairs as required -OEM Parts that require an FSE to install BB220 2J Optical Laser LenSx
1 Comprehensive -Annual Planned Maintenance (twice per year)
-Annual Recertification
-Onsite repairs as required
-OEM Parts that require an FSE to install
Any responses to this notice are requested by 10:00 AM Central Time on Monday, November October 17, 2025.
Send responses to Michelle Cunningham at Sign up to see this detail. DISCLAIMER: This notice complies with the requirements of FAR 5.201 and is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice. End of Document
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