# INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE KONAN CELLCHEK D SPECULAR MICROSCOPE

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24224q0356

- Solicitation number: 36C24224Q0356
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Awarded to Corps Medical Supply, LLC
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 242-Network Contract Office 02 (36C242)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6540 Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- County: Rock County (FIPS 55105). https://abierto.us/counties/rock-county-wi-55105
- City: Janesville. https://abierto.us/cities/janesville-wi-5537825
- First posted: February 15, 2024
- Last posted: February 15, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e005613e27454d54bc14693b04ef6006/view

## Description

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 2, Buffalo VAMC Campus, VA Western New York Research Building Room 210, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), brand name only, sole source action.

**Name of Contractor:**

**Corps Medical Supply, LLC Street Address:**

**PO Box 1234 City, State, Zip:**

**Janesville, WI 53547 GENERAL INFORMATION Title of Project:** VA Research and Development equipment of a Konan CellCheck D+ specular microscope with globe holder.

**Type of Contract Contemplated:** Firm Fixed Price SCOPE One (1) each brand name only Konan CellCheck D+ specular microscope with globe holder for the Buffalo .

**REQUIREMENT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SPECIFICATIONS Common Nomenclature:** Konan CellCheck D+ specular microscope with globe holder. Intended use: The scope of this work is the delivery of a Konan CellChek D+ laboratory research specular microscope and globe holder. There is no specific room set-up, installation or training required.

The equipment will be located in the VA Western New York Research Building Room 210. Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required: Konan CellCheck D+ Specular Microscope with globe holder System Description The requirement is for one research specular microscope corneal endothelial imaging system with specifications that meet or exceed those listed in the specifications section.

This instrument shall be delivered and assembled at the VA Western NY Medical Center Research Building. Specifications The vendor shall supply instrumentation that meets or exceeds the following specifications: Specular microscope capable of imaging human corneal endothelium in vitro. Adaptable for whole globes (eyes) and excised corneas.

Capable of measuring media temperature Capable of measuring corneal thickness Capable of full cornea imaging Visualization capabilities for non-reflective areas that cannot be visualized with specular reflection Software for analyzing images for endothelial cell count and morphometric data and measuring tools Ultra-wide viewing areas DELIVERY Items will be delivered to:

**Department of Veterans Affairs Buffalo VAMC ATTN:** Cynthia A. Tatta 3595 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215-1126 Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI): None SECURITY No special security needed SPECIAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENT No special material needed. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 2, Buffalo VAMC PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 60 days ARO BILLING/INVOICING: Billed upon receipt of product.

**CUSTOMER INFORMATION:** None This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Government. All capability statements must be received by no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on February 19, 2024. Responses to be submitted to Chad M. Johnson, Contracting Officer at chad.johnson4@va.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Corps Medical Supply, LLC (UEI ZMK2LENKAFN7)
- Contract: 36C24224P0724, purchase order
- Obligated: $36,859.65
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 36C24224Q0356 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 36C242 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C24224P0724_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- February 15, 2024: Special notice, due February 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST. Notice e005613e27454d54bc14693b04ef6006. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e005613e27454d54bc14693b04ef6006/view

## Points of contact

- CHAD M. JOHNSON, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CHAD.JOHNSON4@VA.GOV, (718) 836-6600 ext 6766

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