SAM #36C25026F0609

VA NCO 10 Procurement of SPECTRALIS OCT Systems, Software, and Services (Heidelberg Engineering)

This opportunity involves the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 10, procuring advanced ophthalmic imaging systems and supporting software for multiple VA medical facilities in Indiana. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (NCO 10), Indianapolis VAMC - OEMs and Vendors: - Primary OEM: Heidelberg Engineering (SPECTRALIS) - Awarded Vendor: Alvarez LLC (authorized SDVOSB reseller) - Products and Equipment Requested: - Multiple SPECTRALIS Tracking OCT Systems (OCT Plus w/OCT2 BluePeak - Advanced, Multicolor, HRA+OCT) - HEYEX2 software and extended image management backend - GMPE software and installation/training - SPECTRALIS software modules: Region Finder, Scan Planning Tool - Widefield Imaging Module, OCT Angiography - HP Z2G9 Tower computers (3 units) - Software Protector USB - Data migration services and project management (27 hours) - Annual maintenance and licensing for HEYEX2 (8 devices) - Trade-in of existing HRA+OCT system - Notable Requirements: - Brand name only: SPECTRALIS (Heidelberg Engineering) is specified as the only acceptable OEM due to unique clinical and technical requirements - Includes installation, on-site training, data migration, and warranty-tied annual maintenance - Equipment and software are critical for ophthalmic diagnostics and continuity of care across VISN 10 - Estimated contract value is approximately $572,447

Description

Brand Name Justification for three (3) Spectralis Optical Coherence Tomography Systems and equipment. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to procure the SPECTRALIS Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) System and equipment from Alvarez, LLC via the NASA SEWP Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). Alvarez, LLC through L1 Enterprises, Inc. is the authorized SDVOSB vendor to manage SEWP Contracted items under SEWP Contract NNG15SD19B.

RFO 16.507-6(b)(2): Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized. BRAND NAME ONLY

Based on the market research no other manufacturer of a domestic product can meet the agency’s requirement. Neither the VA nor SBA Rule of Two can be met.  IAW RFO 16.507-6(b)(2, this action will be awarded as Sole Source, on SEWP contract NNG15SD19B.

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