6515--Brand Name Only: Alcon VCS Laser
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Great Lakes Acquisition Center, intends to issue RFQ 36C25226Q0421 for the procurement of a Brand Name Only Alcon Unity Vitreoretinal Cataract System (VCS) for the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL. This presolicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The system is required for retina and cataract surgeries, maintaining continuity with existing Alcon systems. Quotes are due no later than May 11, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for one (1) Alcon Unity Vitreoretinal Cataract System (VCS), Manufacturer Part No. 900484665. The system must include specific salient characteristics such as foot controllers, remote control, IOP-Controlled irrigation, automatic stopcock, phacoemulsification-ultrasound, a 638nm laser, laser footswitch, console, two Unity 4D Phaco handpieces & Ozil Frag handpieces. It must be capable of 30,000 cuts per minute, feature 4D technology, Intelligent Fluidics, and a peristaltic pump with torsional phacoemulsification mode. The procurement also requires operation and maintenance manuals, manufacturer's warranties covering parts, labor, travel, and shipping for repairs, and professional installation to manufacturer's specifications. Delivery is expected within 30 days of award. The brand name justification is based on the need for continuity and compatibility with existing systems used by VA surgeons.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (RFQ 36C25226Q0421)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 339115 (Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing) with a 1000-employee size standard.
- Quotes Due: May 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central
- Published Date: April 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit an itemized quote along with sufficient technical supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with the solicitation requirements. The basis of award will be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Submissions must include the complete and hand-signed solicitation (Section B). All quotes are to be sent via email.
Additional Notes
Telephone calls will not be accepted. All quotes must be emailed to Mack Taylor at mack.taylor2@va.gov. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Installation work must be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. No C&A or MOU/ISA is required.