Optical Lens Edging Machines

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is seeking to procure two Exxpert HPE-910XD Edger Step & Drill optical lens edging machines with specific 220 VAC requirements. This is a brand name requirement where no equivalent items will be accepted, indicating a very precise procurement specification. The pre-solicitation notice is classified under the Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing NAICS category (339115) and the Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies PSC category (6540). Interested vendors are required to submit a brochure and/or salient characteristics of the specific optical lens edging machines they intend to provide. The opportunity is currently in a sources sought phase, which means the agency is gathering market research and potential supplier information before a formal solicitation. The pre-solicitation was posted on April 3, 2025, with responses due by April 10, 2025.

The procurement does not have a specific set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractor or current provider is mentioned in the notice. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement is for two specific optical lens edging machines, suggesting a targeted and potentially moderate-value contract. The technical specifications are extremely precise, requiring the exact Exxpert HPE-910XD model with 220 VAC power requirements, which narrows the potential supplier pool. The contract appears to be for the Veterans Health Administration's medical equipment needs, likely supporting optical services within their healthcare network. The short timeline between posting and response deadline (one week) suggests this is a time-sensitive procurement with potentially urgent equipment replacement or expansion needs.