# Brand Name or Equal – ARGOS Optical Biometer by Alcon

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24226q0913

- Solicitation number: 36C24226Q0913
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 242-Network Contract Office 02 (36C242)
- NAICS: 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6540 Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- Set-aside: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Syracuse, New York
- County: Onondaga County (FIPS 36067). https://abierto.us/counties/onondaga-county-ny-36067
- City: Syracuse. https://abierto.us/cities/syracuse-ny-3673000
- First posted: August 14, 2026
- Last posted: August 14, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7d0568c8462e464ba1ea6dd2b1802fda/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. Quotes are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to procure one Optical Biometer, Brand Name or Equal to ARGOS Optical Biometer by Alcon. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 effective March 13, 2026. This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 with a small business size standard of 1,250 Employees.

The FSC/PSC is 6540. The Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO 2) located at 20 Madison Avenue Ext., Albany, NY 12203 is seeking to purchase a single non-contact ophthalmic biometry system with installation, training and warranty for the Syracuse VA Medical Center. This is a solicitation for Brand Name or Equal, and the salient characteristics are identified. Please see document 36C24226Q0913 Combined Synopsis for details.

## Publications

- August 14, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 7d0568c8462e464ba1ea6dd2b1802fda. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7d0568c8462e464ba1ea6dd2b1802fda/view

## Points of contact

- Myra F. Green, Contracting Officer, Myra.Green2@va.gov

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