SAM #36C26226Q1277

VA Seeks Bausch and Lomb Stellaris Elite Phacoemulsification System and Handpieces for Cataract Surgery

The VA San Diego Healthcare System is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the procurement of advanced phacoemulsification equipment for cataract surgery. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - VA San Diego Healthcare System - Network Contracting Office 22 - OEM Highlight: - Bausch and Lomb Americas, Inc. is the specified manufacturer for both requested products - Products Requested: - 1 Stellaris Elite Anterior Deluxe System (Part # BL11145) - 10 Stellaris Ultrasound Phaco Handpieces (Part # BL3170) - Requirements: - Equipment must be suitable for ophthalmic surgeons performing cataract surgery - Brand name or equal products are acceptable; domestic (Buy American-compliant) alternatives are encouraged - All items must be listed on the vendor's Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract - Equipment must meet salient characteristics for ultrasound power, frequency, infusion system features, energy management, and wireless controls - Notable Details: - This is a sources sought notice to inform future acquisition decisions, not a formal solicitation - Vendors are encouraged to identify any U.S.-manufactured alternatives

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Sources Sought Synopsis Only THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business) relative to NAICS 339112 with size standards of 1000 employees. This sources sought is neither a request for competitive proposals nor solicitation of offers. This synopsis is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. Note that if VA's pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. 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 on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. General Requirements: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA San Diego Healthcare System, has a need for the Stellaris Elite Anterior Deluxe System and Ultrasound Phaco Handpiece. The system being requested will be used by Ophthalmic surgeons performing cataract surgery and/or phacoemulsification. The requirement is for brand name or equal to: Stellaris Elite Anterior Please identify any domestic alternatives (meaning manufactured in the United States). Nomenclature: Phacoemulsification System Manufacture: Bausch and Lomb Americas, Inc Items: Item # Description Qty Unit of Measure BL11145 Stellaris Elite Anterior Deluxe System, V5-2.5K 1 EA BL3170 Stellaris Ultrasound Phaco Handpiece 10 EA Requirements: The Ophthalmic department requests the acquisition of the equipment system above to serve patients requiring surgical removal of cataracts or other procedures where the system's indicated capabilities are appropriate in the anterior segment of the eye. The salient characteristics must include: Ultrasound Mode Must have a maximum power: 35 Watts at approx. 900 ohms Must have a nominal frequency of 28.5 kHz Must have a pulse mode range of 1 to 250 pulses per second Must have dual linear functionality Infusion System Must have a gravity automated IV pole with a bottle travel range of 110cm Must have an air forced infusion (AFI) of 150 mmHg maximum air pressure Must have air tamponade function Attune Energy Must have Attune energy management that works synergistically with the chamber stability and vacuum efficiency of Adaptive Fluidics to deliver highly efficient, controlled emulsification. Must be highly efficient, controlled emulsification with a six crystal 28.5 kHz handpiece frequency. Sleeves and Proprietary Needles Must have 5 sleeves to address incision sizes from 1.8mm to 2.8mm Must have MICS needles (straight and angled) to offer optimized opening for holdability. Must have a narrow inner shaft to optimize vacuum and minimize post occlusion surge Wireless Footpedal with Integrated Laser Controls Must have dual linear functionality that allows independent control of both vacuum and phaco energy on a single pedal Must be wireless and programmable Participating Healthcare Facilities: VISN 22 West VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161-0002 Response Submission: In response to this announcement, please complete the information below: Company: Address: Contact Name: Phone No: Email: DUNS: Business Size Information: Select all that apply: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov Large Business Other: ____________ All offered items must be listed on vendor FSS contract. FSS/GSA Contract Information: FSS/ GSA Contract Holder of the requested item(s): Yes / No FSS/ GSA Contract Number: Effective Date / Expiration Date: Country of Origin (COO): Manufacturing Information: Does your company manufacture the requested product(s)? Yes / No If no, answer the questions below: Does your company exceed the 500-employee alternative size standard for non-manufacturers? Yes / No Is your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of product(s) being supplied? Yes / No Does your company take ownership or possession of the product(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? Yes / No Does your company supply the end product(s) of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the US, or obtain a waiver of such requirement? Yes / No Ownership and Related Companies: Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or related NAICS codes. Not applicable. List: Note: The Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) in accordance with 13 CFR § 121.406, September 4, 2019, applies to this acquisition. Additionally, as prescribed on 25.1101(a)(1), FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Supplies and FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate apply to this acquisition. A brief summary of the rule and definitions is included in the original text. Buy American Certifications: FAR 52.225-1 Buy American American-Supplies (Oct 2022): (a) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b), is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (c) contains a critical component. (b) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select no. (c) The Offeror shall separately list the line-item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105). (d) The terms

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