Phacoemulsification System & Handpieces - Brand Name or Equal

The VA Iowa City Health Care System is issuing a simplified‑acquisition RFQ (Solicitation No. 36C26326Q0910) for a Bausch Lomb‑brand or equal Phacoemulsification System, handpieces, and associated service plans (CLIN 0001‑0003 and 1001‑4001) covering a base period beginning 27 June 2026 and extending through 26 June 2031. Offerors must submit a three‑volume quote (pricing, administrative documents—including a fully completed SF‑1449, Buy American Act Certificate, and, if applicable, an authorized‑distributor letter) and a technical capability narrative that demonstrates compliance with the listed salient characteristics (e.g., system dimensions of 48 h × 18 w × 18 d) and any equal‑item justification. All responses must be emailed to Emanuel Nevarez (emanuel.nevarez@va.gov) in Microsoft Word/Excel or PDF format (no zipped files) by the closing date and time on the solicitation’s first page; questions are due in writing by 16:00 CST on 16 July 2026. Evaluation will be Best‑Value, using four factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, Veteran Involvement, and Price. Offerors must be SAM‑registered with a UEI, and Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned or Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses must also hold a VetCert. The contract will be awarded to a responsible offeror meeting all mandatory certifications and the Buy American Act requirements; the Government reserves the right to award without discussions based on the initial evaluation. Delivery is to the Iowa City VA HCS Operating Room at 601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246‑2209.

Notice ID

6635e2a34c21436780509adc5a9a4d54

Solicitation Number

36C26326Q0910

NAICS Code

339112

Classification Code

6515