6515--Compact Eye Exam Lane for DC VA Medical Center Eye Clinic

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 (VISN 5), has issued a Special Notice and Request for Information (RFI 36C24525P0486) seeking qualified sources to provide a compact eye exam lane for the DC VA Medical Center Eye Clinic. This is a sources sought notice designed to gather market intelligence and identify potential vendors rather than an actual solicitation. The notice targets manufacturers and distributors in NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) classified under PSC 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). The VA will use responses to this RFI to inform future acquisition decisions and may subsequently publish a formal solicitation announcement. All responses must be submitted by January 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST to Ryan.Singletary@va.gov.

The primary objective of this RFI is to identify vendors capable of supplying a compact eye examination system that fits within a 6' x 7' footprint for room 1E302 at the DC VA Medical Center. Interested contractors should provide detailed information including business size status, NAICS code classification, manufacturer or distributor credentials, country of origin, existing federal contract holdings, general pricing estimates, and technical capabilities. While responses are encouraged and allowed under FAR 15.201(e), the VA explicitly states that submissions are not considered binding offers and responders bear all costs associated with preparing their responses. The requested equipment includes specific Topcon medical instruments with requirements for delivery within 90 days of contract award, along with on-site installation, calibration, and training services at the Washington DC Medical Center. This RFI serves as an initial market assessment tool to help the government understand available options before proceeding with formal procurement.