SAM #36C24826Q0520

Sole Source Procurement: Spectralis Tracking OCT System for James A. Haley Veterans Hospital

This opportunity is a sole-source procurement for a Spectralis Tracking OCT System for the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic in Tampa, Florida. - Purpose: Replace end-of-life OCT units to ensure high-resolution diagnostic imaging for veteran patient care - Product Requested: - Spectralis Tracking OCT System (OCT Plus with OCT2 MultiColor configuration) - Advanced imaging technology for eye diagnostics - OEM and Distribution: - Heidelberg Engineering GmbH is the sole manufacturer - Heidelberg Engineering, Inc. is the exclusive U.S. source - L1 Enterprises, Inc. is the only authorized U.S. distributor for government customers - Procurement Details: - Sole-source, firm fixed price contract - Justified under FAR 6.302-1 and 38 U.S.C. 8127(c) for only one responsible source - No other vendors are authorized to supply this equipment or related services - Place of Performance: - James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL - Key Requirements: - Equipment must be authorized and sourced from the specified distributor - Replacement of outdated diagnostic imaging units - Estimated Quantity: - 1 unit of Spectralis Tracking OCT System - No additional services are specified in the procurement

Description

Intent to Sole Source (Unrestricted) The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 08, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH), intends to issue a sole-source, unrestricted award for the procurement of a Spectralis Tracking OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) System required by the Ophthalmology Clinic. The equipment is necessary to replace end of life OCT units that no longer meet operational standards and to ensure accurate, high resolution diagnostic imaging for Veteran patient care. This acquisition will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302 1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Market research confirms that Heidelberg Engineering GmbH is the sole manufacturer of the Spectralis OCT system, and Heidelberg Engineering, Inc., its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, is the exclusive source for these products within the United States. The manufacturer has formally identified L1 Enterprises, Inc. as the only authorized distributor for U.S. Government customers, and no other vendors are authorized to provide the required equipment or associated services. Due to these exclusive manufacturer and distribution arrangements, L1 Enterprises, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of supplying the required Spectralis Tracking OCT system in accordance with OEM specifications and Government procurement requirements. A Notice of Intent to Sole Source will be posted on Contracting Opportunities to maximize visibility and allow any potential vendors to express interest or demonstrate capability. If no other responsible sources come forward with documentation demonstrating authorized capability to meet the requirement, the Government intends to proceed with a sole-source award to L1 Enterprises, Inc. pursuant to FAR 6.302 1.

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