6540--Retinal Camera Equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice for retinal camera equipment to be used at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The procurement seeks a high-resolution retinal camera with specific technical requirements, including at least 32.5 megapixels, Fundus Autofluorescence photography mode, and multiple imaging functions such as anterior photography and retina observation. The reference product is a Canon CR-2 Plus AF Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera System, which includes associated components like an HP all-in-one PC and imaging software. Vendors are required to submit detailed responses addressing 19 specific questions by April 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, with the responses being used exclusively for acquisition planning. The evaluation will focus on vendors' capabilities, business size status, compliance with requirements, and manufacturing/distribution capabilities.

The solicitation targets businesses under NAICS code 339115 with a size standard of $10 million and encourages responses from various small business categories, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Woman-Owned Small Businesses. There is currently no specific set-aside designation for this procurement, and no incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documentation. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement is classified under Product Service Code 6540 for Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The place of performance is the VA Long Beach Healthcare System located at 5901 E Seventh St, Long Beach, CA 90822. The point of contact for this opportunity is Contracting Officer Deronte Reid, who can be reached via email at Deronte.reid@va.gov, and interested vendors are advised that submission of information does not guarantee inclusion in future bidding opportunities.