6515--Emergency - Lumenis Bio Headset | 642 | Sole Source Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office 4, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Melling Medical for the procurement of Lumenis BE Smart Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope (LIO) headsets. This specialized medical equipment is used by ophthalmologists for precise laser treatment of retinal conditions, particularly in scenarios where traditional slit lamp delivery systems are ineffective. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees and Product Service Code 6515 for medical and surgical instruments. The solicitation is identified as 36C24425P0689 and represents an emergency acquisition due to its urgent nature. The contracting office is located in Pittsburgh, PA, with Matthew Wright serving as the contract specialist.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the marketplace of the VA's intent to proceed with a sole source award while providing an opportunity for other potential vendors to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested contractors must submit capability statements by 4:00 PM EST on July 18, 2025, which represents an extremely tight deadline of one business day from the notice publication. Required submission information includes company name, SAM UEI number, address, point of contact details, and business size classification. The VA emphasizes that this notice is not a competitive quote request, and any responses will only be considered for determining marketplace potential for future procurements rather than influencing the current award decision. The government retains sole discretion in making the final award determination, and the expedited timeline reflects the emergency nature of this medical equipment requirement.