Galilei G4 or equal analyzer

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is conducting market research for the procurement of a Galilei G4 or equivalent analyzer for the Michael El Debakey VAMC Eye Clinic in Houston, Texas. This Sources Sought Notice seeks to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying, installing, and providing electrical interfacing for ophthalmic equipment, along with staff training services. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6540 (Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). The anticipated contract structure will be a one-time, Firm-Fixed Price arrangement. Interested firms must submit a three-page response via email by June 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, including a statement of interest, business category, capability statement, company details, and GSA contract information if applicable.

This procurement opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with the VA also considering Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) as part of their market research efforts. The agency will prioritize SDVOSB and VOSB vendors based on the results of this market research, with potential set-aside provisions to be determined. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the notice. The solicitation number is 36C25625Q1102, and while specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase, the procurement represents a single acquisition for specialized ophthalmic diagnostic equipment. The tight response deadline of five days from posting indicates the VA's urgency in moving forward with this procurement process.