Ophthalmologic Device

Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Ophthalmologic Equipment

The National Institutes of Health intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Melling LLC, 658 South Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA  22314.

In accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, the Contractor is the only known responsible source who can provide the specific equipment as no other source has been identified who can provide the requirement listed below.

The National Institutes of Health, National Eye Institute (NEI) has a requirement for Optos brand ophthalmologic equipment.   Since 2013, the NEI has invested in the Optos-brand ultra-wide-field imaging system to diagnose and document ocular diseases and disorders on both patients and study subjects. The NEI has Optos imaging instruments and plans to add an Optos Monoco ocular imaging device to be compatible with and support the newly constructed stand- alone ophthalmology Consult Service. Melling Medical is the only Authorized Distributor for Optos Imaging Instruments.  The Optos ultra-wide-field (UWF) Monaco imaging instrument with Optos DICOM Modality Worklist and Live Store to Third Party PACS is an essential need for the newly constructed NEI stand-alone ophthalmology consult service.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.  However, any party that believes it can provide the preventive maintenance as stated herein may submit a written capability statement that clearly supports and demonstrates their ability to satisfy the requirement. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed award based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

It is anticipated that an award will be issued within seven (7) days after the date of this notice unless the Government determines that another organization has the capability to meet this requirement.

Please email responses to zetherine.gore@nih.hhs.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday, May 6, 2022