6540--Surgical Simulator

Cancelled Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C24826Q0996
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
James A. Haley Veterans Affairs Hospital Tampa, Florida 33612, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 intends to procure an HS Simulation Eyesi Surgical Complete System for James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida, with responses due by August 5, 2026. This procurement is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.

The system will support ophthalmic surgical skills training for residents, fellows, and staff, delivering structured cataract and vitreoretinal training modules with integrated haptic feedback, realistic tissue interaction, and automated objective performance scoring with longitudinal trainee tracking. The simulator must be a self-contained, ergonomic ophthalmic microsurgery workstation featuring an integrated surgical stereo microscope with adjustable arm, touch-sensitive display, dual-pedal system, and high-resolution stereoscopic visualization. Physical specifications include approximate dimensions of 54 inches height × 46 inches width × 28 inches depth, total mass of approximately 64 kg, height-adjustable operating table (60–860 mm range), and standard 100–230V AC, 50/60 Hz power input.

The contractor must provide comprehensive onsite training, installation, configuration, testing, and documentation, plus a minimum one-year warranty covering parts and labor. Estimated delivery is 3–4 weeks after receipt of order. Responses must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Marcus Lewis (Marcus.Lewis2@va.gov, 813-940-0316). The solicitation number is 36C24826Q0996, and this notice is issued for market research purposes and does not constitute a commitment by the Government.

Notice text

STATEMENT OF NEED

GENERAL: This Statement of Need (SON) defines the scope, deliverables, responsibilities, compliance requirements, and acceptance criteria for the procurement, installation, training, and sustainment of the HS Simulation Eyesi Surgical Complete System. The system will support ophthalmic surgical skills training for residents, fellows, and staff at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH).

The objective is to enhance patient safety and strengthen competency based education by delivering a high fidelity, measurable, and repeatable surgical training environment.

BACKGROUND: JAHVH is expanding its ophthalmic surgical education program through advanced virtual reality simulation with integrated haptic feedback and validated performance metrics. The Eyesi Surgical platform offers structured cataract and vitreoretinal training modules, realistic tissue interaction, authentic instrument handling, and standardized scoring.

This safe, reproducible training environment supports deliberate practice, objective assessment, remediation planning, and alignment with VA patient safety initiatives and contemporary surgical training standards.

PURPOSE: The Eyesi Surgical Complete System will be used as a teaching and skills development tool to directly support improved patient care. Access to state of the art ophthalmic simulation technology enhances early detection, clinical decision making, operative proficiency, and ongoing competency in the management and treatment of eye diseases.

Files

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36C24826Q0996.docx DOCX document

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