6540--Lebanon BNOE Multifocal IOL Consignment

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking a consignment agreement for multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The solicitation references Alcon Vivity as the brand name and is seeking Brand Name or Equal multifocal lenses for surgical procedures. Vendors must provide comprehensive product specifications and pricing for the IOLs listed in the estimated usage document, with the ability to submit equivalent product offerings. The solicitation requires contractors to maintain an inventory of IOLs at the medical center, replenish stock within 48 hours, and conduct periodic physical inventories. Quotes are due by May 5, 2025, at 16:00 EST, and must be submitted via email to the contracting officer, Keri Hester, with complete product details and potential alternate products.

The procurement is set aside for small businesses within the Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing NAICS category (339113), with a size standard of 800 employees. The Lebanon VA Medical Center estimates approximately 250 procedures annually, with a base year and four additional option years. The total estimated contract value includes a minimum guaranteed amount of $25,000 for the base period, though the full value is redacted. The consignment agreement will cover IOLs with various diopter measurements ranging from 10 to 30, with specific quantities for each lens type. The place of performance is located in Lebanon, PA 17042, and the contract is structured to provide immediate product availability, reduce administrative burden, and potentially decrease overall healthcare costs by offering advanced multifocal lens technology that allows patients to focus on intermediate distances without additional glasses.