6540--BRAND NAME ONLY: ALCON KEELER Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope Headsets & Batteries 36C24825Q1086
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AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Bay Pines VA is seeking Brand Name Only Alcon Keeler Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope headsets and batteries. All items must be new (not refurbished), supplied under a firm fixed price, and compatible with the Keeler system. Respondents must be SAM-registered (and VetCert/DSBS if applicable), provide a UEI, indicate small business status, and include an authorized distributor letter, a price list or price support, and, if applicable, a Buy American certificate. The notice notes the potential for SDVOSB/VOSB set-aside if two responsive, non-manufacturer-rule compliant responses are received by the due date, and this is a sources-sought to inform acquisition planning.
Since the initial notice, the opportunity has progressed to formal postings: a presolicitation is expected, with the solicitation anticipated around August 18–22, 2025 on SAM.gov, and the requirement remains Brand Name Only. The full solicitation will specify terms and submission requirements; responses to the prior sources-sought and any attached draft statement of need may influence the final scope. Awards have not yet been made (listed as $0.00 thus far).
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), NCO 08- is conducting a market research survey to identify potential qualified sources capable of providing medication syringe pumps and accessories Brand Name Only Alcon Keeler Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope at a firm fixed price Bay Pines Veteran Affairs Healthcare System, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744. ***See attached Draft Statement of Need*** RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: - Company Name, Address, Size Standard, UEI#, Cage Code - Capabilities Statement - including whether all items are on existing government contract - Contract number (If applicable) - Place of Manufacturing - Point of Contact name, phone number, and email address - Authorized distributorship letter from the manufacturer (If applicable) - Informal estimate *NOTE Acquisitions will only be set aside for SDVOSBs/VOSBs if two or more responses that meet the Non-manufacturer Rule are received with the required information listed above, by the due date specified below. Responses are due to Moneque Rodriguez at moneque.rodriguez@va.gov by 13:00 PM EST on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. This is a Sources Sought Notice and submissions will be used for informational and planning purposes only. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.
From Sources Sought posted on Aug 08, 2025The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. Bay Pines, FL 33744, has a requirement for Brand Name Only ALCON Keeler Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope Headsets & Batteries. All vendors must be properly registered in the System Award Management database (SAM), SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) if applicable, and SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) if applicable. This solicitation will allow for vendors to offer BRAND NAME ONLY products. All items shall be new and not refurbished or recycled. Price quotes shall include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) if applicable, Small Business Status, an authorized distributor letter on the manufacturer s letterhead if applicable, a copy of a price list or any other supporting information for the price submitted, and a COMPLETED FAR 52.225-1 BUY AMERICAN SUPPLIES (If applicable). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The solicitation will be available on or about August 18, 2025 and will be distributed solely through the SAMs website (www.SAM.gov). The anticipated date for receipt of quotes is on or about August 22, 2025 with responses due to Moneque Rodriguez at moneque.rodriguez@va.gov.
From Presolicitation posted on Aug 18, 2025The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. Bay Pines, FL 33744, has a requirement for Brand Name Only ALCON Keeler Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope Headsets & Batteries. All vendors must be properly registered in the System Award Management database (SAM), SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) if applicable, and SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) if applicable. This solicitation will allow for vendors to offer BRAND NAME ONLY products. All items shall be new and not refurbished or recycled. Price quotes shall include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) if applicable, Small Business Status, an authorized distributor letter on the manufacturer s letterhead if applicable, a copy of a price list or any other supporting information for the price submitted, and a COMPLETED FAR 52.225-1 BUY AMERICAN SUPPLIES (If applicable). Please review the attached solicitation in its entirety.
From Solicitation posted on Aug 18, 2025Notice history
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Presolicitation Posted Aug 18, 2025View changes (4)
- Title: 6540--Sources Sought: Alcon Keeler Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope Headset and Batteries → 6540--BRAND NAME ONLY: ALCON KEELER Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope Headsets & Batteries
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Aug 13, 2025 → Aug 22, 2025
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Solicitation LATEST Posted Aug 18, 2025View changes (3)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None → None
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