7A20--VR Magic Eyesi Simulator

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 6 intends to award a sole source, FFP, Purchase Order to VR MAGIC, Inc. for the procurement/purchase of the EYESI SIMULATOR to be used at Hampton VAMC, 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 511210 with a small business size standard of 41.5 Million.

Authorized product distributors of EYESI SIMULATOR may provide a capability statement as instructed below.

This proposed contract action is for the purchase of the EYESI SIMULATOR a high-end virtual reality simulator for intraocular surgery training. The Eyesi Simulator platform can be equipped with interfaces for cataract and vitreoretinal surgery high-end virtual reality simulator for intraocular surgery training.

The government intends to solicit from only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may identify their skill and ability by sending capability statements in reference to this requirement no later than August 03, 2021 by 10:00 a.m. EST to ruth. morris@ va.gov.

Interested firms must indicate whether they are a large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a) or woman owned business. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site:Â http://vip.vetbiz.gov). Also indicate whether the vendor is U.S. or foreign owned (in compliance with the Buy American Act).

Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This notice shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Email is the preferred method of communication, please reference 36C24621Q1045 EYESI SIMULATOR in ALL correspondence pertaining to this requirement.

Product Service Code: 7A20 Application Development Software Perpetual License Software

NAICS Code: 511210 Software Publishers

Primary point of contact - Ruth Morris Â

ruth.morris@va.gov

Phone Number: 757-315-2985

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Sole Source IAW FAR 13.106-1

For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-21-AP-4475

Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton VA 23667 Purchase Request Number: 590-21-3-101-1124

Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

The Eyesi Simulator a is a high-end virtual reality simulator for intraocular surgery training. The Eyesi platform can be equipped with interfaces for cataract and vitreoretinal surgery high-end virtual reality simulator for intraocular surgery training.

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Hampton VA Medical Center Bio-Medical Engineering Department have a requirement to procure a brand name item: VR MAGIC Eyesi Simulator Software. This software is needed in support of an upgrade from existing version 3.0 to 3.4 with two new training modules of the Eyesi Surgical Simulator Software. The required software is only available through medical device manufacturer proprietary VR Magic. This procurement is in direct support of the Bio-Medical Department. Based on facility need and existing conditions, like or similar items will not suffice.

Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted by querying the VIP on 07/22/2021 utilizing NAICS 511210 and Key Words VR Magic Eyesi Simulator revealed 3 vendors: 2 SDVOSBs and 01 VOSBs.

NAC searched using keyword Eyesi Simulator Software revealed (1) possible contracts no exact match. SAC searched using keyword Eyesi Surgical Simulator Software revealed no possible contracts. GSA eLibrary; searched using keyword Eyesi Simulator Software revealed no possible vendor contracts. GSA Advantage: searched using keyword Eyesi Surgical Simulator Software revealed no result. FPDS searched using keyword Eyesi Simulator Software under department of Veteran Affairs revealed 5 purchase orders that were used for information purposes only. SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (SBDS) search using NAICS 511210 and Keywords Eyesi Simulator Software revealed no potential vendors. SBA.gov was used to verify 511210 size standards.

Fargo VA Medical Center previously purchased the Eyesi Surgical Simulator under award 36C24221P0309 on 02/02/2018 to VR Magic (SB);1 offer received

NCO 08 previously purchased the Eyesi Surgical Simulator under award 36C24221P1378 on 07/14/2021 to VR Magic (SB); 1 offer received (Identify POC name/title organization/e-mail/phone and the resultant source list):

The Eyesi Simulator Software in need for this procurement Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is VR MAGIC, Inc. (Small Business DUN:802835095) is the Sole Source provider of the Eyesi Simulator Software with no authorized resellers/distributors.

The Contracting Officer does not have a reasonable expectation of receiving 2 or more quotes from SB if we were to set this requirement aside as 100% SB. The CO is electing to Sole Source and award to the (OEM) VR MAGIC, Inc IAW FAR Part 13.106-1 (b).

Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.