ATTACHMENT B_Product Description NX EQ AB Scan.docx

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

For

NON-EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT:

Lumibird® Absolu & Compact Touch or Equal Scanning System: Ultrasonic: Ophthalmic (A-B Scan)

Prepared By:

Enterprise Procurement Office Department of Veterans Affairs 5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick, MD 21703

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Scanning Systems: Ultrasonic: Ophthalmic (A-B Scan) product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) contract. Ophthalmic A-B Scan systems are diagnostic ultrasonic devices that use sound waves to create images of the eye's internal structures, with the A-scan (amplitude/time-amplitude) displaying a one-dimensional graph of tissue interfaces and the B-scan (brightness/brightness modulation) providing a two-dimensional cross-sectional image. They are used for diagnosing conditions like retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and tumors, especially when direct visualization is hindered by cataracts or other media opacities. The Ophthalmic A-B Scan system is also used to monitor courses of treatment.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Scanning Systems: Ultrasonic: Ophthalmic (A-B Scan) to be used by clinicians throughout VA medical centers and VHA facilities throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS). OCONUS includes locations such as Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Philippines, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The period of performance is for a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods. The contractor must provide quotes for CLINs 0001 and 0010 to be considered for award.

2. REQUIREMENT

This requirement will be solicited and awarded as a “Brand Name or Equal” which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an “equal” product to the Lumibird® Absolu and Compact Touch II, Scanning Systems: Ultrasonic: Ophthalmic (A-B Scan). For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.

ABSolu S Console, 2 Standardized A Probes, 2 Biometry A-Scan Probes, 2 B15 MHz Probes, 2 B20 MHz Probes, 2 50MHz UBM Probe, 2 Pocket III Pachymetry, Wireless Footswitch, ABSolu Cart, DICOM, Installation and Training

Compact Touch II AB Console, 2 Biometry A Probes, 2 B15 MHz Probes, 2 Pachymetry, Compact Touch II Cart, DICOM, Installation and Training

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide both Lumibird® Absolu and Compact Touch II, Scanning Systems: Ultrasonic: Ophthalmic (A-B Scan) or equal as listed above which meet all the salient characteristics listed below. Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Vendors must quote CLINs 0001 and 0010 to be eligible for award. Products quoted in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor’s pricing volume (Attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) of the solicitation. Vendors may quote any additional ancillary products which they deem to be essential to the functionality of the proposed solution; these items must be captured in the Vendor’s pricing volume with a quantity of zero.

The following SCs apply to CLINs 0001 and 0010

The following SC applies to CLIN 0001

The following SC applies to all CLINs

In addition to the noted Salient Characteristics that must be met, the following subfactors will also be assessed.

Design Design features and functions of the offered device will be evaluated. Areas include but are not limited to the following:

1. Footprint/dimensions

2. Main screen size

3. User interface features and ease of use

Performance The Device will be evaluated for its ability to perform its intended function. Areas include but are not limited to:

1. Workflow and connectivity

2. Imaging capabilities (depth of field and lateral resolution)

3. Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM) Capabilities

4. Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) assistance

5. Pachymetry compatibility

Safety The device will be assessed for patient safety features, including, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. UBM Safety operation such as examination procedure without direct contact to the cornea

Quality/Construction/Training

1. Warranty terms and conditions

2. Training availability and types of training offered

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