6540 - SLT/YAG Laser for Ophthalmological Procedures - Ophthalmology 36C24426Q0096
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AI-generated · Nov 19, 2025A market-research (sources sought) notice for a new SLT/YAG laser to be used in ophthalmology, with all equipment shipped to and installed at the Altoona VA Medical Center. No bidding is currently being conducted, but a future competition may be limited to small businesses owned and controlled by veterans if two or more eligible firms submit offers at a fair price. Vendors must be SAM-registered, and any award would follow VA rules for veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, including SBA verification for these categories.
If interested, respond with your company information and address the socio-economic status questions included in the notice, provide a capability statement and relevant literature, and include an OEM Letter of Authorization and a brochure or specification sheet for the laser. All communications and submissions are by email to the designated contract specialist and must be received by the stated deadline; phone inquiries are not accepted.
The following is a Source Sought Notice. This posted notice is not a Pre- Solicitation or Solicitation document. The Government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes, or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Altoona VA Medical Center, has a requirement for a new SLT/YAG laser for ophthalmological procedures ALL ITEMS TO BE SHIPPED AND INSTALLED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: Altoona VA Medical Center 2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard Altoona, PA 16602 ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV. Responses to this Sources Sought shall include: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone Number Email Address Unique Entity ID CAGE Code Tax ID Number In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(d), a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by Veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified by the Small Business Administration at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov. Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 339115. The SBA size standard for this NAICS is 1,000 employees. 1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 339115? YES ______ NO ______ 2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ___ NO ______ 4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______ 5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______ 6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______ 7. What is your GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES______ NO______ Schedule Number: ___________________ Expiration Date: _____________________ Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organization s ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number, and email address. Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Nathan Lohr via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT. Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to: Nathan Lohr Contract Specialist nathan.lohr@va.gov Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Wednesday, November 26th, 2025, at 4:30 pm (1630) EST. If you are interested in submitting a response to this posting, please ensure to submit a Letter of Authorization from the OEM and a brochure/specification/cut sheet for the product.
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