6910--Brand Name Only - Haag Streit - Intraocular Training Equipment - IC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 seeks procurement of a Haag-Streit Eyesi Surgical Cataract Simulator, a high-fidelity virtual reality training system for ophthalmic surgery instruction, with proposals due May 11, 2026. This is a brand name only procurement restricting competition to Haag-Streit exclusively under FAR 12.102, based on the system's proprietary design, integrated haptic-enabled components, validated software, curriculum-based training modules, and quantitative performance metrics found unavailable from other sources.

Place of performance is Iowa City, Iowa, with FOB destination. The requirement includes new equipment with all necessary software, hardware, accessories, professional installation, clinical education, and on-site training. The system must deliver stereoscopic 3D visualization, dual-handed haptic feedback, real-time rendering of anterior segment anatomy, automated performance evaluation, and an integrated operating microscope simulator with ergonomic surgical headrest. The procurement covers 22 line items including the primary surgical system, simulator platform, multiple training module licenses addressing capsulorhexis, phacoemulsification divide and conquer, hydro-maneuvers, irrigation/aspiration, IOL insertion, anterior vitrectomy, and iris expansion ring techniques, plus a 36-month software maintenance plan and spare instrument sets. Delivery is required within 120 days after receipt of order. The contract is firm-fixed-price with one-time supply and no option years. A minimum one-year warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship applies. Market research included GSA Advantage and eLibrary searches yielding zero results; a Sources Sought notice posted April 13–23 received one response from a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business distributor. NAICS code is 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing); PSC code is 6910 (Training Aids). Buy American certification requirements apply; final assembly and integration occur on-site in California before delivery.