Intent to Sole Source Spectralis Tracking OCT System

This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.101(a)(2) requiring the dissemination of information on proposed contract actions. This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract pursuant to 10 U.S.C 2304 (C)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and 6.301-1(c), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and brand-name descriptions.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, VA Boston Healthcare System Surgical Department, Ophthalmology and Optometry Section, located at the West Roxbury Campus, 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132, has a requirement for a Heidelberg Engineering Spectralis Tracking OCT System brand name only. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract.

A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is a written notice to inform the public of the Governments intent to award on a sole source basis. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.

Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. Please contact Manases Cabrera, Contracting Specialist, with any responses or questions regarding this requirement at manases.cabrera@va.gov. This notice will close on August 6, 2025, at 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)