Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Constellation LXT Vitrectomy/ Vitreoretinal System or EQUAL

Added: Oct 12, 2017 8:50 am This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) prospective contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing).



An Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Constellation LXT Vitrectomy/Vitreoretinal System is known to meet the Government s needs. The Government is requesting that VIP-Verified VOSB or SDVOSB sources respond if it can provide the following items on a brand name or equal basis:

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Item

Description

Qty

Unit

0001

8065751550

CONSTELLATION LXT

1

EA

0002

8065750888

FRAGMENTATION HANDPIECE (CONSTELLATION)

3

EA



Salient Characteristics (Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Constellation LXT Vitrectomy/Vitreoretinal System or EQUAL):



System must be capable of performing posterior segment surgical procedures.

System must be capable of performing anterior segment surgical procedures.

System must utilize LCD touch panel screen for graphic user interface and directions for use

Minimum 17" touch screen panel

Fragmentation handpieces should be constructed of 1 piece, titanium quad-crystal

Frequency 38 +/- 2.5 kHz

Ultrasound system operable in pulse mode

Aspiration bypass and torsional ultrasound cooling systems

Handpiece is autoclavable

Maximum vacuum greater than or equal to 600 mm Hg

Minimum collection container of 500cc

System is to offer variable speeds for anterior vitrectomy procedures.

System is to offer the following operational modes: Continuous Irrigation mode, Torsional phaco/burst with variable on time/pulse with variable on time/and fixed time ultrasound modes, Diathermy mode

System is to offer visual alarms for system issues

System must be able to create/store user profiles for user preferences

System is to offer low-compliance fluidics management system to reduce post-occlusion surge and the ability to sense and respond to both vacuum and infusion pressures.

Probes must deliver minimum of 7500 cpm

System should allow duty cycle and flow control settings independently of vacuum and cut rates.

System should offer port biased open, 50/50, and port biased closed duty cycles

System should automatically adjust light intensity after probe is connected and recognized.

System must hold an integrated laser with voice confirmation, multi-function foot switch controls

On board laser is to offer both posterior segment and anterior segment ophthalmic microsurgeries.

Maximum Weight: 150 lbs

Interested VIP-Verified VOSBs and SDVOSBs are required to submit an e-mail delineating:

Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product;

Business size/Socioeconomic status;

If the product is on the Federal Supply Schedule or the Open Market; and

Memo or correspondence which authorizes distributor to distribute the manufacturer s products.

This is not a Request for Proposal or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. Your responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for set-aside consideration.



The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 339112 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Responses due are to be submitted by e-mail to Jim Hedman at james.hedman2@va.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 09:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time on Tuesday, October 17th, 2017.