SAM #36C26126Q1237

VA Fresno Medical Center Vitreoretinal and Cataract System Procurement (Unity & Alcon)

This opportunity involves the procurement of a Vitreoretinal and Cataract System for the VA Fresno Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) - Office: Network Contracting Office 21 - OEMs and Vendors: - Unity (manufacturer of the Unity CS CTP system and Unity 4D Phaco HP handpieces) - Alcon (manufacturer of Alcon 4D Phaco Handpieces) - O. R. Elder Inc. (identified as the intended sole source contractor) - Products/Services Requested: - 1 Unity CS CTP system (includes console, remote, four-button foot controller, and 2 Unity 4D Phaco HP handpieces; part number: 900484704) - 8 Alcon 4D Phaco Handpieces (part number: 8065000315) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be OEMs, authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers and provide documentation proving their authority to supply these items - Compliance with VA Gray Market Items terms and conditions is mandatory - Emphasis on patient care and choice as procurement priorities

Description

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to O. R. Elder Inc., for Vitreoretinal and Cataract System. The procurement is on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of VA Fresno Medical Center.

The specific items required are as follows:

ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001

1.00 EA

Unity CS CTP- CS Console, Unity Remote, Unity Four-Button Foot Controller, 2 Each Unity 4D Phaco HP PN:900484704

0002

8.00 EA

ALCON 4D PHACO HANDPIECES PN:8065000315

VA s Gray Market Items terms and conditions apply pursuant to VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items and VAAR 852.212-72 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items. As a result, vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the items identified to be eligible for participation with this acquisition. Vendor must be able to provide the documentation that demonstrates such aforementioned authority. The solicitation for this action will be posted to www.sam.gov and all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. After consideration, the Government will determine whether to proceed with the sole source acquisition. Please keep in mind that patient care and choice in the decision is the highest priority to the VA. The solicitation will be posted on or about August 26, 2026. Please respond to Brandy.Gastinell@va.gov no later than Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2 PM Pacific Standard Time. With your response, please provide evidence showing compliance with the aforementioned Gray Market clauses. Failure to provide the required information may result in a determination that your company is not a viable source.

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