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This is a Sources Sought Notice for eye equipment needed by the Columbia Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Columbia, Missouri. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, located in Leavenworth, Kansas, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying thirteen line items of ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical instruments. Responses are due by June 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, and this announcement does not obligate the government to award a contract. Interested firms must submit company information, capability statements, product brochures with specifications, proof of Buy American statute compliance, and authorized distributor letters from original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), complete electronic representations and certifications per FAR 4.12, and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be verified through VetCert.

The thirteen contract line items (CLINs) include: Lensometers (2 units), Visual Acuity Testing Mirrors (6 units), Handheld Pachymeters (6 units), Exophthalmometers (6 units), Prism Bar Sets (6 units), Rust Ring Removers (6 units), Scleral Depressors (6 units), Occluders with Maddox Rods (6 units), Randot Depth Perception Testers (6 units), Trial Lens Sets (7 units), Color Vision Test Books (6 units), Volk Diagnostic Lenses (6 units), and Pinhole Occluders (6 units). Each CLIN specifies manufacturer, model number, quantity, and detailed salient characteristics. All items are designated as brand name or equal products, allowing vendors to propose equivalent alternatives to the specified manufacturers. The contracting officer is Kelly Malec, reachable at Kelly.Malec@VA.Gov. Product Service Code 6540 and NAICS Code 339115 apply to this acquisition.

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Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* Eye Equipment for the Columbia VAMC

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 66048

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25526Q0429_1

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 06-03-2026 15:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

ARCHIVE 0 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6540

NAICS CODE* 339115

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Kelly Malec Kelly.Malec@VA.Gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs Columbia VAMC 800 Hospital Drive Columbia, MO

POSTAL CODE 65201-5275

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quote and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.

Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought

Announcement is for market research, to make appropriate acquisition decisions, and to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses capable of providing the following:

**SEE DESCRIPTIONS BELOW FOR LIST OF LINE ITEMS AND CHARACTERISTICS**. NO

QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED OR EVALUATED AT THIS TIME. THIS IS A BRAND NAME

OR EQUAL REQUIREMENT.

If this is within your capability, please respond with the information below:

• Company Name

• Address

• Point of Contact

• Phone, Fax, and Email

• UEI number

• GSA Contract (as applicable)

• Capability Statement that clearly and convincingly identifies your ability to fulfill this requirement.

• Brochures of product being offered to include specifications.

• Meet the Buy American statute FAR 52.225-1

• Authorized distributor letter from OEM

Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications to be considered for award. In addition, FAR 4.11 states that prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for

Award Management (www.SAM.gov) database. All Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small

Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) shall be verified in

VetCert at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov

Point of Contact for this Sources Sought is:

Kelly Malec

Kelly.Malec@va.gov

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office -15

3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth, KS. 66048 https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ mailto:Kelly.Malec@va.gov

*ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW CAN BE QUOTED AS BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PRODUCTS*

CLIN 0001 – Lensometer

MFTR: Marco Ophthalmic, Inc

MODEL: LM0MA101

QTY: 2 EA

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• Full 90-degree inclination, prism compensator, external power and axis readings, American-style crossline target.

• Manual Lensometer

• Will read hard or soft contact lenses and conventional lenses from 30mm through

90mm in diameter.

• Includes dust cover, spare lamps, 7mm nosepiece, and prism compensator.

CLIN 0002 – Mirror, Visual Acuity Tester

MFTR: Vision Medical

MODEL: CP1ZZSWIVELLFG

QTY: 6 EA

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• Square adjustable mirror for visual acuity testing

• Extend nearly any room to simulate the 20-foot requirement for visual acuity testing using this fully adjustable, wall mounted, framed mirror system.

• Optimize office space by projecting reversed charts onto the mirror to produce the same effect as unaltered projection with half the space used.

• Fully adjustable system allows for nearly any projection point behind the patient to be used for effective acuity testing.

CLIN 0003 – Pachymeter, Handheld

MFTR: Accutome Inc.

MODEL: 24-5100

QTY: 6 EA

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• Handheld pachymeter.

• Features 65 MHz sampling probe, IOP correction calculation, ergonomic design, 2.5mm diameter probe tip for patient comfort, lithium battery lasts approximately

15,000 readings and is lightweight.

• Range of 300 to 999 microns; accuracy of +/-5 microns; resolution of =/-1 micron.

CLIN 0004 – Exophthalmometer

MFTR: Good-Lite

MODEL: 512500

QTY: 6 EA

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• This instrument is used for precise exophthalmos measurements (e.g.

exophthalmic goiter).

• The basis of the measurement for exophthalmos determination using the

Hertel version is the outer orbital rim (orbital wall) and the apex of the cornea.

• The integral refraction mirrors with millimeter scales for the left-hand and right-hand measuring halves of the exophthalmometer are calibrated so that the zero mark on the scale will be located in the plane of the resting points of the supports.

• For exophthalmus measurements the supports are placed against the two temporal orbital walls so that the orbital rim contacts the deepest point of the supports

• Protective Metal Storage Case

CLIN 0005 – Prism Bar Set

MFTR: Gulden Ophthalmics

MODEL: 11L14

QTY: 6 EA

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• Horizontal Sizes: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45

Diopters.

• Vertical Sizes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 25, and 30 Diopters.

• Use only mild soap and water to clean prisms! Alcohol will degrade the quality of the product over time.

• Our exclusive manufacturing process greatly reduces optical strain, producing prism bars that virtually eliminate clinical birefringent effects. The vertical prism bar is calibrated for use in the Prentice position. The horizontal bar is calibrated for use in the Frontal Plane position. Hard case included.

CLIN 0006 – Rust Ring Remover

MFTR: The Alger Company

MODEL: BR2-5/BR2-1

QTY: 6 EA

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• Designed for precise corneal rust ring removal, ensuring controlled and effective debridement for optimal patient care.

• Includes 0.5mm & 1.0mm burrs, crafted for smooth performance and ease of use in professional ophthalmic procedures.

• Trusted by eye care professionals for reliability and precision, delivering consistent results. Backed by our 30-day free returns for complete peace of mind.

CLIN 0007 – Schocket Scleral Depressor

MFTR: Katena

MODEL: K1-7825

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• Handheld ophthalmic instrument designed for scleral depression during retinal and peripheral fundus examination.

• Intended for use by ophthalmologists and other qualified eye care professionals.

• Suitable for use in clinical examination rooms and surgical settings.

• Instrument shall feature a curved, smooth depressor tip designed to allow controlled scleral indentation without causing tissue trauma.

• Tip shall be atraumatic, with rounded edges to enhance patient safety and comfort.

• Shaft shall provide adequate rigidity to allow precise manipulation during examination.

• Instrument length and curvature shall be appropriate for peripheral retinal visualization.

• Constructed of medical-grade stainless steel or equivalent durable, corrosion-resistant material.

• Instrument shall be fully reusable.

• Shall be compatible with standard hospital sterilization methods, including steam autoclave sterilization.

• Materials shall maintain structural integrity and surface finish after repeated sterilization cycles.

• Handle shall be designed to provide secure grip and precise control during examination.

• Instruments shall be lightweight and well-balanced to reduce clinician fatigue.

CLIN 0008 – Occluder and Maddox Rod

MFTR: Gulden Ophthalmics

MODEL: 12122

QTY: 6 EA

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• The entire Gulden occluder family is molded from strong, lightweight ABS plastic, with an easy cleaning gloss finish. Occluders are used to cover one eye during testing or treatment. Occluders are cupped to a 70mm radius.

• This occluder is 25cm long.

• Maddox rods are used in conjunction with prisms measuring lateral and vertical phoria in both near and distant vision.

• The Maddox rod test can be performed in free space without use of the phoropter.

CLIN 0009 – Randot Depth Perception Tester

MFTR: Stereo Optical

MODEL: SO002

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• Stereoacuity vision test system designed to assess binocular depth perception (stereopsis).

• Intended for use in ophthalmology, optometry, and vision screening environments.

• Suitable for use with adult and pediatric patients.

• Test shall be non-invasive and suitable for routine clinical examinations.

• Test shall utilize random-dot stereograms to evaluate true stereopsis while minimizing monocular cues.

• Test shall include graded disparity levels to allow quantitative measurement of stereoacuity.

• Stereoacuity measurement range shall include fine to coarse depth perception thresholds, suitable for clinical diagnosis and screening.

• Test design shall allow differentiation between normal binocular vision and binocular vision disorders.

• System shall include a printed test booklet or plates containing random-dot stereo targets.

• Test shall include identifiable shapes or figures embedded within random-dot patterns for patient response.

• System shall include polarized viewing glasses required to achieve stereoscopic separation.

• All components shall be designed for repeated clinical use.

• Test shall provide consistent and repeatable results when administered according to manufacturer instructions.

• Disparity levels shall be clearly defined and labeled to support standardized clinical interpretation.

• Test shall be suitable for monitoring changes in stereoacuity over time.

• Test materials shall be constructed of durable, high-quality printed media suitable for repeated handling.

• Polarized glasses shall be lightweight, reusable, and suitable for clinical cleaning between patients.

• Test components shall maintain functionality and image quality under normal clinical use conditions.

• Test system shall be latex-free.

CLIN 0010 – Trial Lens Set

MFTR: Marco

MODEL: TL0MA7107

QTY: 7 EA

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• The corrected curved lenses are specifically manufactured to display the same quality and precisions as the lenses used in standard manual refractors.

• The lenses are mounted in lightweight, color-coded rims for easy identification.

• Standard in both plus and minus cylinders.

• Lenses shall be optically corrected curve type to reduce aberrations and improve accuracy during refraction.

• High-quality optical glass lenses.

• Accurate dioptric power markings.

• Color-coded identification for plus and minus lenses.

• Plus Range sufficient for clinical refraction (minimum +0.25D to +6.00D or greater) in 0.25 diopter increments minimum.

• Minus Range sufficient for clinical refraction (minimum -0.25D to -6.00D or greater) in 0.25 diopter increments minimum.

• Lenses must fit standard ophthalmic trial frames.

• Durable metal rim with handle or tab for easy insertion and removal.

• Must include protective storage case.

CLIN 0011 – Color Vision Test Book with 38 Plate

MFTR: Grafco

MODEL: GF1256

QTY: 6 EA

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• Vanishing design: Only people with good color vision can see the sign. If you are colorblind you won't see anything.

• Transformation design: Color blind people will see a different sign than people with no color vision handicap.

• Hidden digit design: Only colorblind people are able to spot the sign. If you have perfect color vision, you won't be able to see it.

• Classification design: This is used to differentiate between red- and green-blind persons. The vanishing design is used on either side of the plate, one side for deutan defects the other for protans.

CLIN 0012 – Volk Lenses

MFTR: Volk

MODEL: 2105-K-1159, 2105-P1009,2105-L-1103, 2105-P-1121

QTY: 6 EA

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• Set of diagnostic ophthalmic lenses designed for retinal and optic nerve examination using slit lamp biomicroscopy and indirect ophthalmoscopy.

• Intended for use by ophthalmologists and qualified eye care professionals.

• Lenses shall support comprehensive posterior segment evaluation, including peripheral retina assessment.

• Lenses shall be reusable and suitable for routine clinical use.

• The lens set shall include all of the following lens types or clinical equivalents:

i. 20 Diopter Indirect Ophthalmoscopy Lens

ii. 78 Diopter Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy Lens

iii. 90 Diopter Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy Lens

iv. Digital Wide-Field

v. SuperField Slit Lamp Lens capable of enhanced peripheral retinal visualization

• All lenses shall be provided as part of a complete diagnostic set.

• Lenses shall be manufactured using high-quality optical glass or equivalent material.

• Optical design should provide high image clarity, minimal distortion, and accurate color transmission.

• Lenses shall deliver high-resolution retinal images suitable for diagnostic decision-making.

• Wide-field lens shall provide an expanded field of view compared to standard slit lamp lenses.

• Lenses shall be ergonomically designed for stable, one-handed operation.

• Lens size and weight shall support comfortable use during extended examinations.

• Lens housing shall allow secure grip and precise positioning.

CLIN 0013 – Pinhole Occluder

MFTR: Lombart

MODEL: OC0ZZPL

QTY: 6 EA

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• Handheld diagnostic device used to determine potential visual acuity improvement in patients with refractive error.

• Suitable for use in ophthalmology and optometry clinical settings.

• Durable, medical-grade plastic or equivalent material.

• Lightweight design for repeated daily clinical use.

• Smooth, non-porous surface for easy cleaning and disinfection.

• Multiple pinhole apertures or single central aperture configuration.

• Aperture diameter approximately 1.0 mm-1.5 mm (standard clinical range).

• Evenly spaced pinholes to allow adequate light transmission while reducing peripheral light rays.

• Occluding surface large enough to fully cover one eye during visual acuity testing.

• Prevents peripheral light leakage.

• Ergonomic handle for clinician control and patient comfort.

• Suitable for right- or left-hand use.

• Compatible with standard hospital-grade disinfectants.

• Resistant to cracking or degradation with routine cleaning.

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