R420--intent to sole source heyex special software upgrade

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VISN 22) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a HEYEX 2 software upgrade to L1 Enterprises. The solicitation number is 501-26-2-119-0061, and it was posted on April 1, 2026. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 339115 (Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing) and PSC code R420 (Software). The contracting officer is Anette Doan, and the VISN 22 Network Contracting Office is located in Long Beach, California. The notice represents a simplified acquisition determined to have only one capable source available.

The procurement objective is to acquire ophthalmology patient data management software and related equipment valued at $25,796.53 for the VA Albuquerque Healthcare System, including HEYEX 2 Extended Image Management Backend, data migration services, project management support, software protection equipment, go-live support, and two HP Z2G9 Tower computers. The response deadline is April 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, with the notice to be archived 30 days after the response date. The single source justification is based on exclusive compatibility and licensing requirements, as HEYEX 2 is the only ophthalmology patient data management system compatible with the facility's existing Spectralis OCT imaging system, and L1 Enterprises is the only authorized U.S. government distributor for Heidelberg Engineering products. The procurement is recommended for award to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business under VAAR 819.7008, and the Contracting Officer has certified the pricing as fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).