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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Mercy Medical Equipment Company, 1303 S. Comal San Antonio, TX. 78207
The contract will be for Mercy Medical Equipment Company to provide Stellaris Elite Phacoemulsification System and associated handpieces for procedures at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System (SDVAHS) in San Diego, CA.
Determination of this single source procurement is in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(2) and in conjunction with VAAR 819.7006. No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and as implemented by FAR 13.501(a). It is the Government s belief that the proposed candidate is the only vendor capable of providing the required items, as they are the sole Bausch + Lomb authorized SDVOSB reseller of the Stellaris Elite Phacoemulsification System and associated handpieces needed for this requirement.
Stellaris Elite Phacoemulsification System and handpieces, which are used for ophthalmic surgical procedures, are not only providing compatibility with surgical techniques already established and validated through prior clinical use for the surgical services at the facility, yet interchangeable with other OEM devices. No alternative OEM device meets these combined clinical, performance, and interoperability requirements. These will ensure surgeon proficiency and patient safety during the upcoming needed procedures.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 12:00PM PT, Monday, August 31st, 2026 to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation, which would include an authorized letter of distribution, in demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed. The capability...
The contract will be for Mercy Medical Equipment Company to provide Stellaris Elite Phacoemulsification System and associated handpieces for procedures at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System (SDVAHS) in San Diego, CA.
Determination of this single source procurement is in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(2) and in conjunction with VAAR 819.7006. No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and as implemented by FAR 13.501(a). It is the Government s belief that the proposed candidate is the only vendor capable of providing the required items, as they are the sole Bausch + Lomb authorized SDVOSB reseller of the Stellaris Elite Phacoemulsification System and associated handpieces needed for this requirement.
Stellaris Elite Phacoemulsification System and handpieces, which are used for ophthalmic surgical procedures, are not only providing compatibility with surgical techniques already established and validated through prior clinical use for the surgical services at the facility, yet interchangeable with other OEM devices. No alternative OEM device meets these combined clinical, performance, and interoperability requirements. These will ensure surgeon proficiency and patient safety during the upcoming needed procedures.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 12:00PM PT, Monday, August 31st, 2026 to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation, which would include an authorized letter of distribution, in demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed. The capability...
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| Issuing agency | 262-Network Contract Office 22 (36C262) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| NAICS | 334510 |
| PSC | 6515 |
| Published | August 27, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Active solicitation |
| Closed | August 31, 2026 |
| Status | Closed — no longer accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | October 11, 2026 |
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