6540--NX EQ Scanning Systems Ultrasonic Ophthalmic AB Scan (VA-27-00003110)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick seeks to procure NX EQ Scanning Systems Ultrasonic Ophthalmic AB Scan equipment and related accessories, with proposals due October 21, 2026. This procurement is an SDVOSB set-aside, restricting competition to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns.

Place of performance is Independence, Kansas. The acquisition is for new OEM equipment only; refurbished, remanufactured, and gray market items are ineligible. Offerors must meet all 13 salient characteristics outlined in Attachment B, including dual A-scan and B-scan capability, video recording, foot switch control, high-frequency probes (10–20 MHz), adjustable biometry parameters, DICOM compatibility, and FDA 510(k) approval. Proposals failing to meet any salient characteristic will be rated Unacceptable and ineligible for award.

The contract includes a 12-month base period with four optional 12-month extension periods. Offerors must quote both the ABSolu S Government Bundle (CLIN 0001) and Compact Touch II AB Government Bundle (CLIN 0010) to be eligible. Equipment will be delivered to Veterans Health Administration facilities throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Philippines, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Delivery is FOB Destination. Authorized distributors must provide OEM certification letters dated within 12 months of solicitation close.

Proposals must include four separate volumes: Technical (with completed Salient Characteristics Chart), Past Performance (three references from the past three years), Price (using Attachment A), and Offer/Certifications. Evaluation prioritizes Technical factors as significantly more important than Past Performance, which is slightly more important than Price. Non-price factors combined are significantly more important than price. All unit prices must include a 3% Service Level Agreement fee. The contractor must submit monthly and quarterly sales reports. Liquidated damages are $37.50 per calendar day for delivery delays.