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Sources Sought Notice.docx | DOCX | Apr 10, 2026 |
Haag-Streit BX900 Slit Lamp - Brand Name Or Equal
Contact and place of performance
Joey Bloomer
Minneapolis, MN 55417
USA
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System requires Haag-Streit BX900 Slit Lamp and accessories with the Salient Characteristics listed below. This is a sources sought looking for businesses to provide the supplies listed below for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement. If you are a vendor that can provide the requested information above and required supplies described below...
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Fill out the certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2(b), identifying the item and its country of origin. ( https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_2__d3401e52). If the product is a US domestic end product, write in USA for the item's country of origin.
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State whether any of the requested supplies may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.).
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Address whether your organization meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-121/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR0fca5207262de47/section-121.406#p-121.406(b)).
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State if subcontracting is contemplated for this requirement and what percentage of the requirement will be subcontracted and for what tasks.
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Provide estimated shipping and delivery information for the requested supplies (e.g. Expected lead time on delivery).
*If applicable, VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.*
*If applicable, VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items, will apply to the potential solicitation.*
*If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses. *
STATEMENT OF WORK
Project Title
Haag-Streit BX 900 Slit Lamp -or- equivalent – FY26 Procurement
Background
Minneapolis VA Healthcare System (MVAHCS) has a need to purchase a new BX 900 slit lamp for the surgery service or an equivalent. The Haag-Streit BX 900 Slit Lamp is a specialized, high-end imaging device designed specifically for professional ophthalmic photography of the anterior eye segment. The device is designed for ease of access to the patient, making it particularly useful when photographing in conjunction with hand-held diagnostics lenses. The BX 900 or equivalent should feature an integrated, synchronized flash, LED illumination, and adapter systems for top-tier DSLR cameras, enabling high-quality, documented imaging for clinical diagnosis, research, and to guide various ocular surgeries and procedures. See FAR Clause 52.211-6- Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) for additional information.
Scope
MVAHCS is seeking a firm fixed price to purchase the BX 900 LED Slit Lamp Package The project includes delivery, installation, and imaging training.
Salient Characteristics/Functional Requirements
Illumination Light Source
LED for examination
Adjustable Xenon flash that enables the ability to take high magnification photos of corneal pathology and offers high quality clarity.
Wider range of illumination abilities for sclerotic scatter, indirect illumination, retro-illumination, vitreous photos, iris angiography, as well as gonio images.
Light Management
100% of light direction to the camera, allowing for all the light for the image.
Adjustable ISO and shutter speed.
Aperture and Magnification Adjustments
Built-in diaphragm setting to adjust aperture.
Adjustable magnification and apertures for the ability to change the depth of field.
Camera Integration
Camera is mounted above the microscope.
Integrated adapters.
SLR camera compatible.
Microscope
Magnification: Multiple options from 6-40x.
Instrument Base
Single handed operation preferred.
Power Requirements
120 Volt AC, 60Hz
Software Requirements
EyeSuite Imaging capabilities.
EMR Interfaces.
Schedule of Items:
The slit lamp procurement shall include the following part numbers or equivalents and descriptions:
Item #
Description/Part Number*
Qty
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Bx 900 LED Slit Lamp Package / ESBX900 HSM G
1
Delivery/Setup
The contractor shall coordinate delivery, setup, and training with the on-site Point of Contacts (POCs) listed below:
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis VA Health Care System, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a Haag-Streit BX900 Slit Lamp or an equivalent ophthalmic imaging system. This requirement is categorized under NAICS 335999, All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, and PSC 6540, Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. There is currently no set-aside designated for this procurement, identified by solicitation number 36C26326Q0559.
The scope of this project involves providing a specialized, high-end imaging device for professional ophthalmic photography of the anterior eye segment to support the surgery service in Minneapolis, MN. The required equipment must feature LED illumination for examinations, an adjustable Xenon flash for high-magnification photography, and an integrated adapter system compatible with top-tier DSLR cameras. Functional requirements include 100% light direction to the camera, adjustable ISO and shutter speeds, and EyeSuite imaging software with EMR interface capabilities. The procurement includes the delivery, installation, and imaging training for one BX 900 LED Slit Lamp Package or its functional equivalent.
Interested vendors must submit emailed responses to Joey Bloomer by April 17, 2026. Submissions must include the organization’s Unique Entity Identifier, socio-economic category, and proof of capability with competitive pricing. Respondents must also clarify if they are the manufacturer or an authorized distributor and identify the country of origin for the proposed items. This sources sought notice is for market research purposes only, and no contract will be awarded directly from this announcement. One attachment, titled Sources Sought Notice.docx, was published on April 10, 2026.
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