Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 6 of 6 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 6 This is a source sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, small veteran owned business or service disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NACIS 339115 (size standard of 1,000 employees). This is not a solicitation. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the SAM.gov website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office NCO22, is seeking sources for vendors to purchase Slit Lamps & Tonometers for the Phoenix VA Healthcare System. The anticipated award date shall be 8/26/24. If you are interested and are capable of providing the required services please provide the requested information as indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Is your business small (2) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business? (3) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? (4) Is your firm a certified Hubzone firm? (5) Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business? (6) Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, (7) Is your firm a Veteran Owned Small Business? Small businesses considering participation in this potential solicitation process under any Small Business Set-aside procedure must do so in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Small Business Act. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to Hanan.McCullick@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. 8/12/24. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES: SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Haag-Streit 900 BQ LED Slit Slit image width: 0 8 mm continuous Slit image length: 1 8 mm continuous Illumination field diameter: 8, 5, 3, 2, 1, and 0.2 mm (Test mark with fixation star) Slit image radial range: ± 90° Radial movement to the microscope axis: Horizontal ± 40 ° Filters: blue, red-free (green), grey (10%), heat absorption filter Light source: Tungsten incandescent light bulb 6 V /4.5 A Illumination intensity: 0 380 000 LuxTech Laser source: Q-switched Nd:YAG 1064 nm Energy settings: max. 10 mJ (30mJ) (27 steps 0.2 10 mJ) Spot size: 7 m Cone angle: 16 ° Defocus: Anterior / Posterior Pulse duration: 4 ns Pulse setting: 1, 2 or 3 pulses per burst Repetition frequency: 3 Hz Breakdown threshold: < 1mJ (in NaCl Solution) Aiming beam: Dual rotating mode beam (633 nm), variable intensity and variable rotating speed enveloping the treatment laser beam Spot size (aiming beam): 50 m (approx.) Cooling: Forced air cooling Electrical requirements: 100 240 V VAC, 45 65 Hz, 280 VA Minimum/Maximum height: 70 cm / 90 cm (table) Table dimensions: 90 cm (L) x 62 cm (W) Application range: Capsulotomy, Iridotomy, Pupillary Membranectom Most 100% compatible with current equipment on station Objective lens focal length: 105 mm Magnification changer: 6.3x 10x 16x 25x 40x (optional) Ocular magnification: 12.5x Range of adjusting oculars: +8 to 8 diopters Inter-pupillary distance: 52 78 mm TONOMETER (ONLY Compatible w/Haag-Streit BQ/BP Slit Lamps) The BQ type applanation tonometer fits the Haag-Streit slit lamps BQ 900 and BP 900 It provides a parking position and can easily be moved into place for working The applanated surface is observed monocularly through the right eyepiece of the stereo microscope.
