6515--NX EQ Scanning Systems-Laser-Optical Tomography (OCT) (VA-25-00008272)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center is procuring optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanning systems, specifically seeking ZEISS CIRRUS 6000 brand name or equal devices for VA medical centers nationwide. The solicitation (36C10G25R0002) is structured as a single-award requirements contract with one base year and four 12-month option periods. Vendors must provide OCT scanning systems meeting specific salient characteristics, including spectral domain methodology, super luminescent diode capability, glaucoma progression analysis, anterior segment imaging, and OCT angiography capabilities. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis, with technical factors being significantly more important than past performance, which is slightly more important than veterans preference, and all non-price factors being significantly more important than price. Proposals are due by January 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET, with questions due by January 15, 2025, under a full and open competition.

The solicitation does not have a specific set-aside, but provides preference to verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) first, then Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The contract includes a mandatory 3.0% Service Level Agreement fee embedded in pricing and covers two primary contract line items: the CIRRUS 6000-HD OCT Scanning System and the CIRRUS 6000-HD OCT Scanning System with AngioPlex. Estimated quantities range from 14-40 units for the standard system and 3-14 units for the AngioPlex version across the base and option years. The place of performance is nationwide, with a specific example location in Independence, Kansas. While exact total contract value is not specified, the maximum single order is capped at $500,000, and the contract allows for potential future modifications to add or remove items within scope.