6515--SD/664_PHACOEMULSIFICATION UNITS CATARACT EXTRACT Stellaris Elite…

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 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 CLIN Item # Description Qty Unit of Measure 1 BL11145 Stellaris Elite Anterior Deluxe System, V5-2.5K 1 EA 2 BL3170 Stellaris Ultrasound Phaco Handpiece 10 EA REQUIREMENTS: The Ophthalmic department requests the acquisition of the equipment system above to provide the patient population requiring surgical removal of cataracts or other procedures for which 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 incisions size 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 a Dual linear functionality that allows for 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 In response to this announcement, please complete the information below: Company: Address: Contact Name: Phone No: Email: DUNS: Business size information Select all that applies: 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 Holder of the requested item(s) Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date Country of Origin (COO) Does your company manufacture the requested product(s)? If no, answer the questions below. Yes No Does your company exceed the 500-employee alternative size standard for nonmanufacturers? 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 products(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? Ye