P03 FINAL FAR 13.5 Sole Source Justification Artevo Surgical Microscope_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification under Simplified Procedures for the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the Northport VA Medical Center's Ophthalmology Department. The procurement is for a single Carl Zeiss Artevo Surgical Microscope, with an effective date of 11/15/24, at a firm-fixed price. The microscope will be used for various intraocular surgeries including cataracts, corneal transplants, glaucoma procedures, and retinal surgeries.

The justification indicates that ProAim Americas, LLC (a Small Business) is the sole authorized Small Business Government Distributor for this brand-name microscope. Market research conducted on multiple platforms (VetCert, SBA DSBS, SCMC, GSA) showed zero relevant results for alternative sources. The microscope seamlessly integrates with the existing biometer (Zeiss IOL Master), and using any other brand would incur unnecessary additional costs. The VA conducted a sources sought notice from 7/1/2025-7/17/2025 and received one response from ProAim Americas, confirming the sole source status. The contract references previous VA contracts awarded in 2/15/2023 and 9/17/2021 for similar requirements.