SO2 36C10G26R0010.pdf

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice for a firm-fixed-price requirements contract for NX EQ Scanning Systems Laser Optical Biometry equipment and accessories. The solicitation number is 36C10G26R0010, issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center, with a response deadline of 11:59 PM ET on May 8, 2026. This is a full and open competition procurement with a single award expected, and no Recovery Act funds are involved. The contract is for Zeiss® IOL Master 700 brand name or equal optical biometry systems, with a 12-month base year and four 12-month option years, using firm-fixed-price delivery orders on a free-on-board (FOB) destination basis.

The VA seeks optical biometry scanning systems for use across VA medical centers and facilities nationwide (CONUS and OCONUS) to support approximately 70,000 cataract surgeries performed annually. The equipment must meet 13 salient characteristics (SCs) including the ability to obtain biometry readings on dense cataracts, support multiple IOL power calculation formulas (Barrett, Holladay, Hoffer, Haigis), perform keratometry measurements, provide toric lens calculations, compensate for motion artifact and previous refractive surgeries, achieve DICOM compatibility, include at least one-year warranty, integrate with Vista/CPRS and Cerner systems, connect with operating room microscopes, perform corneal topography, and possess FDA 510(k) approval. Offerors must be authorized distributors/resellers certified by the original equipment manufacturer with current OEM letters valid for the contract's life. All products must be new equipment covered by manufacturer warranty, with no remanufactured or development items permitted. Questions are due by May 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET to Lisa Thompson (lisa.thompson10@va.gov) and Hosea Berkley (Hosea.berkley@va.gov).