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Replacement Carl Zeiss Clarus 500 Fundus Camera for the Hudson Valley VA Medical Center

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6540 | Last Modified: 09/04/2024

Procurement Summary

The VA intends to procure (1) Carl Zeiss CLARUS 500 Fundus Camera for the Hudson Valley VA Medical Center in Montrose, NY on a sole source basis. This is the only camera compatible with the existing software. A notice of intent to sole source was published with 0 responses received. Based on the Buy American Certificate received from the vendor, the item is manufactured in Singapore. The brand name Carl Zeiss CLARUS 500 camera is used to reveal subtle signs of retinal disease. Identifying these conditions early on is crucial as they can significantly affect surgical results or cause complications. Without the fundus camera, the facility will not be able to carry out these procedures for existing and new patients. The previous retinal camera at the medical center has stopped functioning and no patient images or retinal scans can be taken until a new camera is procured.

Waiver Rationale Summary

A notice of intent to sole source was published with 0 responses received. Based on the Buy American Certificate received from the vendor in accordance with FAR 52.225-2, the item is manufactured in Singapore. A sole source award will be made to ProAim Americas, LLC (a small business) under the procedures of FAR 13.106-1(b). The sole source nature of this buy is supported by the fact that only this Carl Zeiss CLARUS 500 Fundus Camera is compatible with existing software and equipment within the eye clinics at the New York Harbor Healthcare System. ProAim Americas, LLC is the sole distributor of this Carl Zeiss camera for the VA.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

Date Submitted

08/27/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

36C24224Q0478

Solicitation ID

36C24224Q0478

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF