6515--UNITY Vitroretinal Cataract System (Brand Name Only)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, specifically the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking to procure one Unity Vitroretinal Cataract System from Alcon Vision, LLC. This medical equipment procurement is designed to replace an existing Alcon Constellation system that has reached the end of its operational life and will consolidate two separate surgical platforms into a single unit to streamline cataract and retina surgeries. The solicitation requires the contractor to provide the Unity VCS Console along with associated components including a remote, laser, large tray, various footswitches, handpieces, and manufacturer's warranty, along with two sets of operational manuals and telephone technical support. Award will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation criteria. The solicitation was posted on November 17, 2025, with a response due date of November 24, 2025, providing potential vendors with one week to submit proposals.

This procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), limiting competition to qualifying entities in this category. The procurement is valued under the simplified acquisition threshold, indicating a relatively modest contract value. The contractor must deliver and install the system within 60 days after receipt of order, with on-site training required to be completed within 15 days after installation. The Great Lakes Acquisition Center issued this solicitation, which falls under NAICS 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) and PSC code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). Performance will occur at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.