Opportunity

SAM #36C24E26Q0111

Sole Source Contract for Design and Fabrication of Intraocular Pressure Measurement System Prototype

Buyer

VA Regional Procurement Offices East

Posted

August 25, 2026

Respond By

August 28, 2026

Identifier

36C24E26Q0111

NAICS

611310, 541715, 339112, 339115

This opportunity involves a sole source contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the design and fabrication of a next-generation Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Measurement System prototype. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office East - Sole source vendor: Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) - Purpose: Design, fabricate, and deliver one fully operational IOP Measurement System prototype - Prototype must be capable of self-operation in community-based settings - Developed according to specific engineering specifications, CAD files, and drawings - Scope includes material procurement and all fabrication services - No other OEMs or vendors are referenced; CWRU is not a manufacturer but will collaborate with the VA - Period of performance: 12-month base period - Commercial opportunities are limited due to sole source justification, but similar companies may monitor for future R&D prototype needs

Description

Special Notice

Special Notice

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Special Notice

Page 1 of 3 Pre-Solicitation Notice for notice of intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract for a 12-month base period with Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). The requirement is for the design and fabrication of the required Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Measurement System.

Contract tasks with the associated deliverables: Material Procurement. Fabrication and Delivery of One Fully Operational Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Measurement System.

Case Western is an affiliate of the Louis Stokes Healthcare System. Case Western in not a manufacturer. Case Western and the VA are going to collaborate and design and fabricate a refined, next-generation Intraocular Pressure (IOP) measurement prototype in accordance with applicable specifications, computer-aided design (CAD) files, and engineering drawings. This includes one (1) fully functional IOP prototype capable of self-operation in a community-based setting. 

This procurement is being conducted IAW 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by RFO 6.103-5, Authorized or required by statute and VHAPM Part 813.106-1(b). This is because the Government asserts that Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), is the only contractor that can produce these specific services required by the Research and Development Service at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center (LSCVAMC).

Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist via email at Matenoa.taufa@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

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