Fully integrated dual YAG/SLT ophthalmic laser system with associated accessories

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Eye Institute is seeking to procure a fully integrated dual YAG/SLT ophthalmic laser system with associated accessories and services to support clinical procedures and translational research using porcine surgical models. The critical and distinctive operational capability required is wide and continuous Nd:YAG focal offset adjustment supporting a +/-500 micrometer range, which significantly exceeds commercially available alternatives that typically offer only discrete offset positions. Additional key requirements include fine-grained Nd:YAG energy control ranging from 0.3 to 10 millijoules with continuous adjustment, a small YAG spot size of approximately 8 micrometers, selectable burst modes (1, 2, or 3 pulses), combined Nd:YAG and SLT capability in a single integrated platform, operational reliability suitable for large-animal experiments, and a wheelchair-accessible laser stand. Vendor services must include delivery, professional on-site installation and calibration by certified technical staff, and initial system orientation and user training at the delivery location in Bethesda, Maryland. The responses are due by April 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time and should be submitted to david.shen@nih.gov with responses limited to 20 pages. This is a market research notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.

This pre-solicitation notice has not designated any set-aside categories, and no incumbent contractors or award values are specified. Interested vendors must provide company information, point of contact details, business size certifications, UEI number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number, and SAM registration confirmation, along with documented evidence of capability to meet the specified technical requirements. Responses should include evidence of small business certifications if applicable, including 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status. No specific quantity, timeline for services, or contract award value has been disclosed in this sources sought notice, as this is market research to identify capable vendors prior to formal solicitation. The equipment will be delivered to NIH Building 10, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20892.