Master Phoropter with an autorefractor components and accessories.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 9, is seeking quotations for ophthalmic equipment and refraction furniture for the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Kentucky. The procurement includes eight line items consisting of a Marco HandyRef-K Portable Autorefractor/Keratometer, a Lombart Standard Trimline 6 Drawer Desk Bottom with trial lens drawer, a Refraction Desk Prewire Kit, two H Base Electric Tables with different sized tops, a K2 3 Instrument Table with top, and a Brewer New-Matic Stool with backrest. This is an all-or-none, single award firm fixed price Request for Quotation (RFQ) with solicitation number 36C24926Q0120. Government evaluation will be based on technical specifications meeting or exceeding requirements, price, delivery schedule, and warranty terms. Critical deadlines include March 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST for submission of questions and March 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST for quotation submission via email to Ryan.Mick@va.gov.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, requiring all offerors to be active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at both offer and award stages and to provide OEM authorization letters if not the original equipment manufacturer. The brand name justification document identifies Reichert Inc. as the source for the Master Phoropter component, with the justification based on superior optical precision, durability with a 10-15 year lifecycle, proprietary technology, and an established service network. Quotations must include manufacturer names and part numbers with pricing, and delivery to Lexington VAMC should occur no later than the offeror-specified date. Payment will be made electronically via the VA's e-invoicing system following Government receipt of items with Net 30 discount terms. The contract was posted on February 19, 2026, with an amendment issued on February 24, 2026.