# Surgical Simulator

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24826q0816

- Solicitation number: 36C24826Q0816
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 248-Network Contract Office 8 (36C248)
- NAICS: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- First posted: June 15, 2026
- Last posted: June 15, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6730dac7a19f416185900eae4a623292/view

## Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH), hereby announces its intent to award a sole source procurement for an ophthalmic surgical simulation system. Based on the Statement of Need, the requirement is for a fully integrated, high fidelity ophthalmic surgical simulator that supports cataract and vitreoretinal surgical training, provides validated performance metrics, includes haptic feedback, and aligns with current patient safety and competency based training standards.

The system must provide: Realistic microsurgical visualization and tissue interaction modeling Integrated haptic handpieces replicating intraocular resistance Structured, multi level ophthalmic training pathways Real time performance scoring and longitudinal trainee tracking A self contained workstation including installed software, components, and on site training Compliance with safety, electrical, and facility environmental requirements At this time, the Government believes only one responsible source can provide a system meeting the minimum essential characteristics listed in the Statement of Need.

This notice is not a solicitation. However, any vendor that believes they can provide a product equal in functionality, capability, and training value is encouraged to submit supporting documentation demonstrating their system s ability to meet or exceed the Government s requirements. All submissions must be sent via email only to the Contracting Officer at: Marcus.Lewis2@va.gov Phone calls will not be accepted.

Responses must be received no later than June 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Information received will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is appropriate.

## Publications

- June 15, 2026: Special notice, due June 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice 6730dac7a19f416185900eae4a623292. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6730dac7a19f416185900eae4a623292/view

## Points of contact

- Marcus Lewis, Contracting Officer, Marcus.Lewis2@va.gov, 813-940-0316

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