Award Notice - Version Digital Markers For the Jesse Brown VAMC

Please note that this is not a request for proposal nor a request for quote as there is no solicitation document available. Therefore, this is a notice of intent issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs to negotiate a limited source contract with O R ELDER INC for Digital Marker System. The Ophthalmology Clinic is requesting the purchase of a Microscope Callisto device and Axial length biometer.

This system communicates with already in place equipment in the OR to provide appropriate intraocular lens calculations and intraoperative accuracy when placing these lenses during surgical procedures. The OEM Alcon has identified O R ELDER INC as the only Authorized Distributor for this device. The proposed action is IAW FAR 13.106-1(b) Single Source Awards. Information received in response to this special notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The determination to not compete the proposed acquisition is wholly within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for paying on any costs incurred and/or associated with the development of any responses submitted to this notice. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing). Submit questions and/or comments concerning this notice to Matthew Hohl by email Matthew.Hohl@va.gov no later than 11:00p.m. Local Time on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024. Subject line shall reference notice of intent 36C25224Q0483 from Contract Opportunities https://beta.sam.gov/.