SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- SOURCES SOUGHT Phacoemulsification System withFeatures comparable to WhiteStar Signature([TM])Phaco System
- Notice Date
- 9/15/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339115
— Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Philadelphia VAMC, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Medical Center;3900 Woodland Aves;Philadelphia PA 19104
- ZIP Code
- 19104
- Solicitation Number
- VA-244-08-RI-0433
- Response Due
- 9/22/2008
- Archive Date
- 11/21/2008
- Point of Contact
- Maureen Jordan, Contract Specialist<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA intends to enter into a sole source contract with Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO), 1700 E. Saint Andrew Place, P.O. Box 25162, Santa Ana, CA 92799-5162 to obtain a WhiteStar Signature([TM]) Phacoemulsification System together with related equipment and supplies. Due to unique capabilities of the WhiteStar Signature([TM]) Phacoemulsification System, it has been identified as the only system capable of fulfilling the Government's needs. Required system features include: Patented pulse shaping technology which provides advanced pulse shaping with customizable micropulse technology and transient cavitation to generate high-power cutting efficiency; alternative ultrasound modalities for efficient emulsification, even with a straight tip to adapt to the surgeon's preference; aspiration capabilities-Peristaltic flow up to 60 cc/minute, Peristaltic maximum vacuum of 650 mmHg, and Venturi vacuum up to 600 mmHg; surge-prevention technology that improves chamber stability by anticipating occlusions and preemptively adjusting vacuum before occlusion breaks (as fast as 20ms) and provides dual pump responsiveness with on-the-fly switching from a peristaltic to venturi pump all-in-one cassette. This announcement constitutes the only notice issued; a separate written solicitation will NOT be issued. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302, only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Vendors offering systems including all features listed above and comparable to the WhiteStar Signature([TM]) Phacoemulsification System are invited to respond to this notice by supplying descriptive information about their systems to the designated Contract Specialist not later than 4:00 pm (EDST) on September 22, 2008. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: The Philadelphia VA Medical Center;3900 Woodland Avenue;Philadelphia, PA<br />
- Zip Code: 19104-4551<br />
- Zip Code: 19104-4551<br />
- Record
- SN01670588-W 20080917/080915220806-4b442f2c6c9c8a69e05fb29fdc5acd12 (fbodaily.com)
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