6515--garner VA clinic-ceiling microscope

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking to procure a Leica Microsystems M822 CT40 ceiling mounted surgical microscope for the Wake County VA Outpatient Clinic in Garner, NC. The solicitation requires a brand name or equal microscope that includes accessories, installation, and training, with specific technical requirements such as dual illumination (LED and halogen), high-definition display, touchscreen controls, wireless foot switches, and apochromatic lens specifications. The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest-priced, technically acceptable methodology, focusing on salient characteristics and pricing. Technical questions from potential bidders are due by December 24, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST, with final quotes required by December 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST. The solicitation mandates compliance with the Buy American statute, requiring offerors to complete FAR 52.225-2.

The contract opportunity is open to all businesses, though it aligns with the small business NAICS category 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Delivery of the microscope is expected between January 10, 2025 and February 10, 2025, targeting the Wake County VA Outpatient Clinic located in Garner, North Carolina. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a specialized medical imaging device with comprehensive installation and training components. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is 6515, specifically categorized under Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The solicitation represents a targeted medical equipment acquisition designed to enhance surgical capabilities at the VA clinic.