Phacoemulsification System & Handpieces - Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 23, seeks phacoemulsification systems and handpieces to support the Iowa City VA Health Care System, with quotes due July 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CDT and technical questions due July 16, 2026. This is an unrestricted commercial item acquisition conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The Government requests two Stellaris Elite Anterior Deluxe phacoemulsification systems, 15 ultrasound phaco handpieces, and two 5-year service plans per unit. Vendors may propose brand-name or equal alternatives but must demonstrate that their products meet or exceed minimum specifications, including 28.5 kHz frequency, up to 130 millimeters longitudinal motion, 1–250 pulses per second range, dual-linear foot pedal, and compatibility with existing Stellaris systems. Service plans must include annual or semi-annual preventive maintenance with full system inspection, ultrasound power verification, vacuum and irrigation testing, foot pedal calibration, and software updates. The contractor must provide unlimited on-site repair visits with 48-hour response time and loaner equipment if systems are inoperable for more than 72 hours.

Place of performance is Iowa City, IA. The contract is firm-fixed-price with a 12-month base period and up to four option years. Prospective offerors must be registered and current in SAM at time of quote. The NAICS code is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Evaluation criteria are technical capability (Acceptable/Unacceptable), past performance (Acceptable/Neutral/Unacceptable), veteran's involvement, and price. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Emanuel Nevarez, Contract Officer, at emanuel.nevarez@va.gov and must include completed SF-1449, pricing schedule, authorized distributor letter if applicable, and technical capability narrative.