Brand Name or Equal Comprehensive Optical Biometer

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a Brand Name or Equal Comprehensive Optical Biometer for the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia. Specifically, the solicitation targets a ZEISS IOLMASTER 700 with total keratometry and associated equipment/software, including a Barrett Suite License, IOL Master YAG Table, and Central Topography software. The VA will evaluate offers based on technical features, warranty, delivery, and price, with a strict requirement that all documentation be submitted correctly to avoid immediate disqualification. Quotes must be submitted via email to joanne.skaff@va.gov by 4:00 PM EST on May 12, 2025, with no phone calls or late submissions accepted. The technical requirements include completing full biometry measurements in under one minute, providing comprehensive cornea-to-retina scans, and ensuring DICOM compatibility and seamless integration with existing medical record systems.

This procurement is a total small business set-aside with a size standard of 1000 employees, targeting the Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category (339112). The place of performance is Philadelphia, PA 19104, with delivery to be coordinated during normal business hours (7:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday). The solicitation requires mandatory on-site operator training for biomedical engineering personnel, including a competency assessment, and mandates a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty. Contractors must agree to replace any recalled equipment within three business days at no additional cost, with all items to be shipped simultaneously in original sealed containers. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement includes multiple line items for hardware, software, and services, suggesting a comprehensive medical equipment acquisition for the VA's ophthalmology department.