6540--Slit Lamps & Tonometers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 22, is seeking to procure 24 Haag-Streit 900 BQ LED Slit-Lamps and 24 Haag-Streit BP/BQ/BX Applanation Tonometers or equivalent medical eye examination equipment for the Phoenix VA Clinic. The solicitation (36C26225Q0287) requires authorized distributor letters from manufacturers dated within 90 days, with strict requirements that no remanufactured or "gray market" supplies will be accepted. Potential vendors must provide products meeting detailed salient characteristics, including multiple magnification ranges, LED backlighting, variable slit image length/width, and compatibility with existing teaching tubes and imaging systems. Critical deadlines include questions due by January 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST, and quotes due by January 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST, to be submitted via email to Hanan McCullick. The evaluation will likely focus on meeting technical specifications, warranty coverage, and compliance with the solicitation requirements.

The procurement falls under NAICS code 339115 (Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees, and while initially noted as having no set-aside, the solicitation documents indicate this is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside opportunity. The place of performance is located at 400 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, specifically the Phoenix VA Healthcare System. Each equipment purchase must include a minimum 10-year warranty, suggesting a long-term quality and reliability expectation. The procurement covers sophisticated medical diagnostic equipment critical for ophthalmological examinations, with precise specifications for slit lamps and tonometers that must match or exceed the specified Haag-Streit models. The total quantity is 24 units for each type of equipment, indicating a significant investment in medical diagnostic capabilities for the VA healthcare facility.