6530--Spectralis Tracking OCT System - OCT Plus w/OCT2 MultiColor

Tender summary

Intent to Sole Source (Unrestricted) The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 08, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH), intends to issue a sole-source, unrestricted award for the procurement of a Spectralis Tracking OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) System required by the Ophthalmology Clinic. The equipment is necessary to replace end of life OCT units that no longer meet operational standards and to ensure accurate, high resolution diagnostic imaging for Veteran patient care. This acquisition will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302 1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Market research confirms that Heidelberg Engineering GmbH is the sole manufacturer of the Spectralis OCT system, and Heidelberg Engineering, Inc., its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, is the exclusive source for these products within the United States. The manufacturer has formally identified L1 Enterprises, Inc. as the only authorized distributor for U.S. Government customers, and no other vendors are authorized to provide the required equipment or associated services. Due to these exclusive manufacturer and distribution arrangements, L1 Enterprises, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of supplying the required Spectralis Tracking OCT system in accordance with OEM specifications and Government procurement requirements. A Notice of Intent to Sole Source will be posted on Contracting Opportunities to maximize visibility and allow any potential vendors to express interest or demonstrate capability. If no other responsible sources come forward with documentation demonstrating authorized capability to meet the requirement, the Government intends to proceed with a sole-source award to L1 Enterprises, Inc. pursuant to FAR 6.302 -1. Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0626 Type: Special Notice Base Type: Special Notice NAICS: 339112 Classification Code: 6530 Response Deadline: 2026-04-27T10:00:00-04:00 Office Address: TAMPA, FL POC: Marcus Lewis, Marcus.Lewis2@va.gov, 813-940-0316

What to check before bidding

• Located in United States.
• Source notice 8ca3547d171e4d9cbfbc0db06746dcf2 on SAM.gov.
• Notice published 22 Apr 2026; Tenqual indexed it 24 Apr 2026.
• Deadline listed as 27 Apr 2026.
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