REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) | FUNDUS CAMERA | SEEKING PRODUCT MANUFACTERED IN THE UNITED STATES BRAND NAME OR EQUIVALENT (BNOE) | UNRESTRICTED OPEN-MARKET

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Regional Procurement Office West, is soliciting a U.S.-manufactured fundus camera under RFQ 36C24W26Q0147, seeking either a brand-name product or an equivalent that complies with the Buy American Act. The requirement is for a high-performance Optos Silverstone P200TxE or equivalent system featuring nine imaging modalities and ultra-widefield retinal imaging with integrated 1050 nm swept-source OCT, to be delivered and installed at the Los Angeles, CA location by August 1, 2026, with all shipping, handling, warranty, installation, calibration, and on-site training included under FOB Destination terms. The contract is a firm-fixed-price, unrestricted open-market RFQ governed by FAR Part 12 as a commercial item acquisition, requiring compliance with extensive federal clauses addressing ethics, whistleblower protections, supply chain security, trafficking in persons, sustainability, privacy, and equal opportunity. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid Unique Entity ID and must submit representations and certifications regarding small business status, ownership, and compliance with federal requirements, including disclosure of foreign ownership or affiliations. All proposals must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov by May 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and must include technical documentation, pricing, and required certifications. Invoices are to be submitted exclusively through VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment system using X12 EDI standards, and all deliverables must be marked with the contract number per VAAR 852.247-72. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the delivery point in McClellan Park, CA, upon confirmation that the equipment meets all technical specifications and performance standards. The award will be based on a best-value trade-off, considering technical merit, past performance, and price, with no specified evaluation weights or LPTA approach. Packaging must comply with VAAR 852.247-73 for safe domestic shipment, with no additional preservation, barcoding, or military standard requirements specified.