What this opportunity is
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for the procurement, installation, and training related to the Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG/Green laser system at the Capt. James A. Lovell VA Medical Center. This opportunity is suitable for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and small or emerging small businesses. As this is a Sources Sought notice, interested firms should focus on market research rather than submitting bids at this stage.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
SUBJECT*
Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG Green 36C252-27-AP-0149 Brand Name Only
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
60064
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C25226Q0517
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
06-24-2026 12:00PM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA
ARCHIVE
30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N
SET-ASIDE
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
6540
NAICS CODE*
339115
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs
Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC)
3001 Green Bay Road
North Chicago IL 60064
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist
Mack Taylor
mack.taylor2@va.gov
414-844-4850
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
POSTAL CODE
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
mack.taylor2@va.gov
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
Mack Taylor
DESCRIPTION
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.
The NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214, is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of Authorized and qualified: (1) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); or (3) Small or emerging small business firms, or (4) Other Than Small business firms, to provide Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG Green Laser at the Capt. James A Lovel VA Medical Center.
General Requirements:
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
Project Title: Installation, Setup, and Commissioning of Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG/Green Laser System
Facility: Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), North Chicago, IL Prepared For: Summers, Rodney D., Health Tech
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Statement of Work is to define the requirements, deliverables, and responsibilities associated with the procurement, installation, configuration, and validation of the Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG/Green ophthalmic laser system.
2. Scope of Work
• Delivery of the Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG/Green unit and accessories
• Installation, testing, and calibration
• Configuration and verification of system performance
• Safety and functional checks
• Staff training
3. Equipment Specifications
• Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG/Green laser
• Footswitch, slit-lamp integration, eyewear, manuals
4. Installation Requirements
• Room suitability verification
• Beam alignment and calibration
• Safety interlock confirmation
5. Training
• Operator training
• Maintenance overview
• Laser safety overview
6. Deliverables
• Installed and tested system
• Manuals and documentation
• Warranty information
• Training certification
7. Warranty and Support
• Minimum 12-month warranty
• Service response requirements
8. Compliance and Safety
• FDA guidelines compliance
• ANSI Z136.1 laser safety standards
• VA/DoD facility requirements
9. Responsibilities
• Vendor: Delivery, installation, training, documentation
• FHCC: Provide access, room readiness, staff availability
10. Acceptance Criteria
• System accepted when installation, calibration, and training are complete.
11. Period of Performance
• Delivery and installation timeline TBD
• Training within X days of installation
VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET ITEMS will be applicable to any request for quote for this item.
All interested authorized distributor firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing,
INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING:
Company name.
Address.
Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address).
FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable.
SAM Unique ID number.
Tax ID number.
Indication of which business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business) for which the organization qualifies.
A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.
Documentation from manufacturer (i.e. correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer.
Submit responses to the Contracting Specialist, Mack Taylor, at Mack.Taylor2@va.gov no later than 2:00 PM (Central Standard Time), 24 June 2026.
36C25226Q0517 Carl Zeiss Visulas Combi YAG Green Laser shall be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement.
TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The NAICS Code 339115 Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing, is applicable to this acquisition; the size standard is 1,000 employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice; no other copies of this notice will be provided.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.