Lumenis

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 has published a Special Notice regarding the procurement of a Lumenis BE Digital Trio medical device. The agency is issuing an Intent to Sole Source notification for this specialized laser system, which will be procured through their Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The solicitation (RFQ 36C25025Q0853) is valued at $129,181.10 and falls under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The procurement is intended to support the Parma Eye Clinic's expansion, scheduled to open in Spring 2025. The VA intends to award this contract directly to Melling Medical, LLC as the only authorized distributor for the required system.

The purpose of this procurement is to acquire a multi-application laser platform that includes green photocoagulator, SLT, and YAG lasers to enable laser therapy and digital imaging services for Optometry and Ophthalmology departments. Interested contractors have until August 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST to submit capability information demonstrating their ability to compete for this requirement. The system must be delivered within 30 days after receipt of order and includes manufacturer's warranty, professional installation, and on-site training. While the VA has justified this as a sole source procurement due to the unique specifications and lack of alternative authorized distributors, they retain discretion to open the requirement to competitive bidding based on responses received. All inquiries must be submitted to the contracting officer Rachelle Hamer with the specified subject line format, and the procurement includes standard small business subcontracting limitations and certifications.