SAM #36C26126Q0722

Sole Source Procurement: Iridex Cyclo-G6 Laser System and Accessories for VA San Francisco Eye Clinic

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source contract for the Iridex Cyclo-G6 Micropulse Cyclophotocoagulation Unit and related accessories for glaucoma treatment at the VA San Francisco Health Care System’s Oakland CBOC Eye Clinic. - Sole source procurement to Iridex Corporation for specialized ophthalmic laser equipment - Equipment includes: - 1 Iridex Cyclo-G6 Micropulse Cyclophotocoagulation Unit - 4 Laser Safety Glasses (part number 13323) - 1 box of 6 G-Probe RFID (part number 15980) - 1 box of 6 MicroPulse P3 Devices (part number 15522) - Services required: - Delivery, installation, and on-site training for laser-certified ophthalmologists - 12-month warranty post-installation - Equipment must feature proprietary MicroPulse laser delivery, OEM probe compatibility, and FDA-cleared therapeutic parameters - Estimated contract value is $33,666.48 - Only Iridex equipment is acceptable due to unique clinical and technical requirements; however, capability statements from other vendors are accepted if they can meet all requirements - Place of performance: Oakland CBOC Eye Clinic, VA San Francisco Health Care System - NAICS code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing); PSC: 6540 (Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies)

Description

The procurement is for the VA San Francisco Health Care System – Oakland CBOC Eye Clinic, which is requesting to procure the Iridex CYCLO‑G6 Laser System and OEM accessories to support glaucoma treatment using MicroPulse Cyclophotocoagulation. The Iridex CYCLO‑G6 is brand‑name OEM technology that provides proprietary MicroPulse laser delivery, OEM‑specific probe compatibility, FDA‑cleared therapeutic parameters, and integration with existing VA ophthalmic workflow required by the VA.

This action is for supplies/services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106‑1(b)(1)(i) and 41 USC §1901, where only one source is reasonably available. Only one vendor is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the requirement. It is the Government’s belief that the proposed contractor is the only provider capable of supplying the Iridex CYCLO‑G6 system with all required components, compatibility, and OEM specifications necessary to meet the agency’s needs.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112 (1,000 employees) and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 6540.

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Telephone requests will not be accepted.

However, any business that believes it can provide the required brand‑name items or equal may submit a written capability statement to Janetra.Johnson@va.gov and Edward.Hunter@va.gov. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the stated requirements. Responses will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

THIS NOTICE DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ANY SUPPLY OR SERVICE. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.

ATTACHMENTS

The Request for Quote (RFQ) Sole Source Justification

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