6540--NX EQ Scanning Systems Ultrasonic Ophthalmic AB Scan (VA-27-00003110)

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 5 of 5 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 5 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Scanning Systems Ultrasonic Ophthalmic AB Scan product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Enterprise Procurement Office (EPO) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The EPO in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide Lumibird® Absolu and the Lumibird® Compact Touch II brand name or equal Scanning Systems Ultrasonic Ophthalmic AB Scan on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver the Scanning Systems Ultrasonic Ophthalmic AB Scan to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States and its territories. The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339115- Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6540 Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment and Supplies, and the associated size standard is 1,000 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the website at SAM.gov | Home. All offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search at the time of quote submission. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought Notice is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes. 2.0 SCOPE Ophthalmic A-B Scan systems are diagnostic ultrasonic devices that use sound waves to create images of the eye's internal structures, with the A-scan (amplitude/time-amplitude) displaying a one-dimensional graph of tissue interfaces and the B-scan (brightness/brightness modulation) providing a two-dimensional cross-sectional image. They are used for diagnosing conditions like retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and tumors, especially when direct visualization is hindered by cataracts or other media opacities. The following Contract Line-Items Number (CLIN) are being considered: Contract Line Items Manufacturer Part Number Description 0001 Lumibird PCBX0037SIS_G ABSolu S Ultrasound Platform Government Bundle ABSolu S Console, 2 Standardized A Probes, 2 Biometry A-Scan Probes, 2 B15 MHz Probes, 2 B20 MHz Probes, 2 50MHz UBM Probe, 2 Pocket III Pachymetry, Wireless Footswitch, ABSolu Cart, DICOM, Installation and Training 0002 Lumibird PCSX0011 Standardized A Probe for ABSolu - Spare 0003 Lumibird PCBX0037SUP Standardized A Probe for ABSolu (Includes Probe and ERM Board) for adding to an existing ABSolu Console (non S ) 0004 Lumibird PCSX0009 Biometry A-Scan Probe for ABSolu - Spare 0005 Lumibird PCSX0005 B 15 MHz Probe for ABSolu - Spare 0006 Lumibird PCBX0003 B 20 MHz B Probe for ABSolu - Spare 0007 Lumibird PCBX0056 B 20 MHz Probe for ABSolu (Includes Probe and ERM Board) for adding to an existing ABSolu Console 0008 Lumibird PCBX0007 50MHz UBM Linear Probe for ABSolu - Spare 0009 Lumibird PCBX0075 Pocket III Pachymeter for ABSolu Spare 0010 Lumibird PCBX0011AB_G Compact Touch II AB Government Bundle Compact Touch II AB Console, 2 Biometry A Probes, 2 B15 MHz Probes, 2 Pachymetry, Compact Touch II Cart, DICOM, Installation and Training 0011 Lumibird XEAX2PRBBIO Biometry A Probe for Compact Touch Spare 0012 Lumibird PCBX0025 B15 MHz Probe for Compact Touch - Spare 0013 Lumibird PCBX0023 Pachymetry for Compact Touch Spare 0014 Lumibird LUMIUMB_G LumiCare Umbrella Service Annual Renewal The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Lumibird® Absolu and the Lumibird® Compact Touch II brand name or equal Scanning Systems Ultrasonic Ophthalmic AB Scan as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following Salient Characteristics (SC): CLINs 0001 and 0010 apply to the following SCs. SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION SC 1 Must be capable of A-Scan and B-Scan operations Literature Review SC 2 Must have capability to record, save and review a video of the examination Literature Review SC 4 Must have a foot switch control Literature Review SC 5 Dual-mode capability: Switch between or simultaneously use A-scan and B-scan Literature Review SC 6 High-frequency probes (typically 10 20 MHz): For detailed resolution Literature Review SC 7 User-friendly interface: Touchscreen or software-based controls Literature Review SC 8 A-Scan mode - Must be able to adjust t…