SAM #36C25726Q0538

VA Seeks 23 Lensometers for Ophthalmology at Central Texas Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking market information for the procurement of 23 Lensometers for the Ophthalmology department at the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System, Olin E. Teague Medical Center in Temple, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office 17 (NCO 17), VHA Regional Procurement Office-West - Products/Services Requested: - 23 Lensometers for ophthalmology use - Must measure dioptric power, axis, cylinder, and prism of prescription lenses (eyeglasses and contact lenses) - Equipment must meet detailed technical requirements (measurement ranges, marking system, display, printer, interface options, power supply) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Preference for items manufactured in the United States - Proof of authorized distributor status required - Strong preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), or other small business manufacturers/distributors - Estimated pricing and business information requested to inform procurement strategy - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named in the notice - Place of Performance: - Olin E. Teague Medical Center, Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System, Temple, Texas

Description

This market research notice is being conducted by Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 VHA Regional Procurement Office-West (RPOW) 5441 Babcock Road Medical Center. 302 San Antonio TX 78240 for the procurement of for Ophthalmology department Lensometer. 

Background and Requirement: Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System, Olin E. Teague Medical Center located at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, Texas 76504 .This will be used to accurately measure the dioptric power, axis, cylinder, and prism of prescription lenses, including eyeglasses and contact lenses. It serves to verify that lenses match the doctor's prescription, locate optical centers, and mark lenses for proper fitting. These technologies are essential for guiding treatments and ensuring accurate diagnoses in eye care

Ophthalmology department Service requires twenty-three (23) Lensometers this equipment is used to accurately measure the dioptric power, axis, cylinder, and prism of prescription lenses, including eyeglasses and contact lenses.

It serves to verify that lenses match the doctor's prescription, locate optical centers, and mark lenses for proper fitting. These technologies are essential for guiding treatments and ensuring accurate diagnoses in eye care.

This equipment must be able to perform the following functions for all the SPECIFIC INSTRUMENT REQUIRED: Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System, Olin E. Teague Medical Center, Ophthalmology department requires 23 Lensometers.

If this is an item your business can provide, please respond to this Sources Sought Notice by 10:00 AM Central Time on Wednesday 13 May 2026.

Technical Requirements:

Measurement range Sphere (Spectacle lenses) -25 to +25 D Sphere (Contact lenses) -25 to +25 D (BC=6.0 to 9.0) (0.01 / 0.06 / 0.12 / 0.25 D increments) Cylinder 0 to ±10 D (-, MIX, +) (0.01 / 0.06 / 0.12 / 0.25 D increments) Axis 0 to 180° (1° increments) ADD 0 to +10 D Add, 2nd Add 2 (trifocal) Add 2 (trifocal) (0.01 / 0.06 / 0.12 / 0.25 D increments) Prism 0 to 20s (0.01 / 0.06 / 0.12 / 0.25s increments) Prism mode, Base In / Out, Base Up / Down; Polar Coordinates PD measurement 20.0 to 49.5 mm (monocular), Single vision PD, Progressive lens far vision PD UV transmittance 0 to 100% (1 or 5% increments) Measuring time 0.06 second ±10% (minimum) Measurable lens diameter Spectacle lenses 20 to 120 mm Contact lenses Larger than the inner diameter of the nosepiece within an aperature of ø5 mm Measurable transmittance 10% and over (20% and over for ±15 to ±25 D) 19. Compensation function for high index lenses: The abbe number is changeable in the range of 20 to 60. Marking system Ink cartridge type (Red) Wavelength / Measuring points 535 nm (green) / 108 within 7.5mm nosepiece Display 5.7-inch color full graphic TFT-LCD, 640 x 480 dots with LED backlight Printer Thermal line printer with auto cutter (paper width: 58 mm) Interface RS-232C (in / out), LAN, USB, Eye Care IC Card System Power Supply AC 100 to 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power consumption 60 VA Dimensions / Mass 220 (W) x 252 (D) x 430 (H) mm / 5.0 kg 8.7 (W) x 9.9 (D) x 16.9 (H) / 11.0 lbs. Standard accessories Printer paper, Power cord, Dust cover, Nosepiece for contact lenses, Explanation Guide for Measuring Progressive Power Lenses Optional accessories Eye Care cards, Interface cable, USB cable, Foot switch, Ink cartridges (Blue) Barcode scanner, Magnetic card reader.

a. The intent of this notice is to establish sources to define the procurement strategy (e.g. set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that VA intends to post soon.  Interested contractors are requested to respond in accordance with the following:    Where is the item manufactured, the VA is interested in procuring items manufactured in the United States. Provide City and State.

If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, include the contract details in your response.

Please note that VA is particularly interested in determining the availability of Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business/Veteran Owned Small Business or other Small Business manufacturers or authorized distributors that can provide this item. 

 Respond to this notice if you can provide these products listed in the table in the background and requirement section above. In response, please cite your business size status. 

 DISTRIBUTORS:  You must provide proof that you are an authorized distributor. VA does not accept gray market items.    Vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing with their responses.  The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the future solicitation. (e.g., if CO determines that capable small businesses cannot provide fair and reasonable pricing, then the solicitation will not be set-aside).      Responses should include:   (1) Business Name  (2) Business Address  (3) Point of Contact   - Name  - Phone Number  - E-mail Address  (4) SAM UID Number  (5) NAICS code  (6) Business Size: SMALL or LARGE  (7) Type of Business: SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED (SDVOSB), VETERAN OWNED(VOSB), 8A, HUBZone, WOMAN-OWNED (WOSB), etc.   (8) Letter stating OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment and/or services if applicable  (9) GSA/FSS Contract Number if applicable     All businesses eligible to provide this item are encouraged to reply as this information may be used to determine potential set-asides for the above-noted requirement.     8. Send responses to Michelle Cunningham at michelle.cunningham@va.gov.      DISCLAIMER:  THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, Contractors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the contracting officer whether to continue with the sole source procurement or to provide for competition. Due to technical issues, please allow additional time if you re using electronic means.  Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete with the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. 

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