6540--OPHTHALMOLOGY, REFRACTIVE EQUIPMENT
Veterans Affairs · 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation 36C25726Q0707 in this department, oldest first.
- Jul 1, 2026 · this noticeSources Sought
- Jul 1, 2026Sources SoughtOpen
- Aug 10, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationOpen
Next steps for this stage
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What the notice says
This market research notice is being conducted by Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 VHA Regional Procurement Office-West (RPOW) 5441 Babcock Road Medical Center. 302 San Antonio TX 78240 for the procurement for the Ophthalmology, Refraction Equipment for the GI care area for the Fort Sam Houston Veterans Health Care System VA. TX 78251 Background and Requirement: San Antiona Veteran Healthcare System , 99339 HWY 151 San Antonio, TX 78229, is seeking the following equipment Ophthalmology, Refraction Equipment. This equipment is necessary for manifest refractions which are a vital diagnostic t… (show all)
est for eye exams at NWHCC Eye Clinic. Nursing Delivery of will be conducted by the contractor at no additional charge to the government. Equipment will be delivered to the San Antonio VA, 9939 HWY 151 San Antonio, TX 78229. Vendor is responsible for installation, training and instructions and guidance at the service location indicated by the assigned COR. Delivery will occur during normal business hours M-F from 0800 to 1500. Delivery/installation and all communication will be coordinated with the assigned COR. The equipment must be new, not refurbished and meet all applicable VA and FDA regulations. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT OF WORK Requirement Title: Ophthalmology, Refraction Equipment Project Description: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires the procurement of a phoropter digital Refraction System, digital chart/acuity System, Auto Kerato-Refractometer with Double Top Instrument Table and Auto Lensometer to perform refractions during eye examination. This equipment is necessary for manifest refractions which are a vital diagnostic test for eye exams at NWHCC Eye Clinic. Scope of Work: Delivery will be conducted by the contractor at no additional charge to the government. Equipment will be delivered to the San Antonio VA, 9939 HWY 151 San Antonio, TX 78251. Vendor is responsible for installation, training and instructions and guidance at the service location indicated by the assigned COR. Delivery will occur during normal business hours M-F from 0800 to 1500. Delivery/installation and all communication will be coordinated with the assigned COR. The equipment must be new, not refurbished and meet all applicable VA and FDA regulations. Equipment shall include manufacturer installation, assembly, calibration, on-site user training, removal of trash/shipping containers and a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty covering parts, labor, and technical support. The digital phoropter, autorefractor/keratometer, and lensometer shall operate as an integrated refraction system. All devices must be fully compatible, interoperable, and capable of communicating with each other, such that measurements from the auto refractor and lensometer can be uploaded directly into the digital phoropter to perform manifest refractions without manual entry. Devices will not require any patient identifying information to function as a system. Requirements The digital Phoropter digital refraction system with Prism must meet the following requirements: Phoroptor Head: Spherical Effects +17.75 to -22.25 D, Steps : 0.25 and 1.0 D� Cylinder Power-8.0 to +8.0 D, Steps: 0.25 and 1.0 D Axis Adjustment 0° to 180°, Steps : 1° and 10° Cross Cylinder Test� ±0.25 D Prismatic Effects 0.20 Prism Diopter per eye Steps:� 0.50 Prism Diopter per eye 0.25 Prism Diopter per eye Corneal Vertex Distance� 16 mm Pupil Distance� 50 to 80 mm, Steps: 1 mm binocular� Convergence 400 mm Height Level of Eyes, adjustment ±3 mm Leveling via bubble level Free Aperture 19 mm Thickness of Housing at the Viewing Aperture 26 mm Width x Height x Depth (at PD = 64 mm) 31 x 20.3 x 7.1 cm (12.2 x 8 x 2.8 in.) Ports (1 each):Phoroptor, Controller (Keypad),Projector (Acuity System),Printer, Instrument 1 I/O, Instrument 2 I/O,EMR Port, Transfer Port Ergonomic digital controller with intuitive user interface. Capable of storing and recalling multiple examination settings and patient refraction data. Support rapid lens changes for efficient subjective refraction. Quiet electronic operation with smooth lens transitions. Communication interfaces (USB, Ethernet, serial, or equivalent) to support integration with other ophthalmic instruments. Shall electronically receive objective refraction data from an autorefractor. · Shall electronically receive lens measurements from a digital lensometer. Shall support automated data transfer to facilitate efficient manifest refractions with minimal manual data entry. Shall be compatible with a digital visual acuity/chart display system. Equipment shall include all cables, interface modules, power supplies, software licenses, and accessories necessary for complete installation and operation. The digital Chart /Acuity System must meet the following requirements: Display:� 24 in. (60 cm) LED backlit LCD (1920x1080 Pixels) Max Illumination:� 220 cd/m2 Photopic Illumination:� 85 cd/m2 Mesopic Illumination:� 3 cd/m2 Refraction Range:� 1.83 m (6 ft) - 7.5 m (24.6 ft) Adjustable testing distances from 6 feet (1.83 m) to at least 24 feet (7.5 m) or equivalent optical simulation. Adjustable brightness supporting both: Photopic testing Mesopic testing Automatic scaling of optotypes for selected testing distance. Randomized optotype presentations to prevent patient memorization. Multiple contrast sensitivity testing capabilities. Color vision testing capability. Binocular vision and stereoacuity testing capability. Red/green balance testing. Worth Four Dot testing. Fixation targets suitable for pediatric examinations. Single-letter, line, column, and isolated optotype presentation. Programmable examination sequences. Dimensions: Height:� 39.62 cm (15.60 in) Width:� 58.92 cm (23.20 in.) Depth:� 7.62 cm (3.00 in.) Weight:� (unpacked) 5.9 kg (13.1 lbs.) Capable of bidirectional communication with the digital phoropter. Communication: RS232 Serial Port,2 USB Ports. Must be able to be linked by wired or wireless connection to a digital Phoroptor Remote Control:� Infrared� Electrical:� Voltage:� 100 - 240 volts AC 50/60 Hz, Input Power:� 50-75 VA, Fuses:� Time-Lag (2.5A, 250V), 5 x 20mm, Remote Control:� 2 AAA (LR03) batteries Compatible with VA-approved ophthalmic diagnostic systems and future interoperability requirements. Include all mounting hardware, cables, power supplies, software, licenses, adapters, and accessories required for complete installation and operation. Contractor shall provide installation, configuration, calibration, and on-site user training. Auto Kerato-Refractometer with Instrument Table with Double Top must meet the following requirements: Must perform both keratometer and refractometer measurements Sphere Range: -25D to +22D (0.01D/0.12D/0.25D steps) Cylinder Range: 0D to ±10D (0.01D/0.12D/0.25D steps) Axis Range: 0° to 180° (1° /5°steps) Measurable Area: Ø 8 mm (max.) Selectable measurement increments of 0.25 D or finer. Automatic measurement and averaging of multiple readings Automatic fogging function or equivalent accommodation control to improve measurement accuracy Measurable Minimum Pupil Diameter: Ø 2 mm Corneal Curvature Radius: 5.00 mm to 10.00 mm (0.01 mm steps) Corneal Refraction: 67.5D~33.75D (0.01D/0.12D/0.25D steps)(Proviso: corneal refractive index = 1.3375) Corneal Astigmatism: 0D to ± 10D (0.12D/0.25D steps) Corneal Astigmatism Axial Angle: 0° to 180° (1° /5°steps) Measurable PD Range:20~85 mm (1 mm step) Export Output Terminal: USB (IN/OUT), RS232C (OUT), LAN (IN/OUT) Electronically transmit objective refraction measurements directly to the digital phoropter Support automated transfer of objective refractive data to facilitate efficient manifest refractions Tabletop must be designed to accept any auto kerato-refractometer standard or large ophthalmic instrument. Must be able to support 110lbs to ensure smooth movement even with the heaviest device combination. Be electrically height adjustable. Include locking casters or equivalent stability feature
Who won similar work
45 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)), same NAICS 339112.
Single-winner award sizes (45): middle half $43K to $791K, median $258K; range $14K to $6.9M.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS LLC | 3 | $15.7M | Jun 17, 2026 |
| CAREFUSION SOLUTIONS, LLC · $BDX · $22.5B | 2 | $6.5M | Sep 21, 2026 |
| BIOSENSE WEBSTER, INC. · $JNJ · $97.9B | 2 | $6.1M | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Trillamed LLC | 2 | $3.2M | Sep 4, 2026 |
| GEO-MED, LLC | 2 | $1.0M | Aug 28, 2026 |
| SCRIPTPRO USA INC | 2 | $939K | May 29, 2026 |
| 1ST AMERICAN MEDICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | 2 | $931K | Sep 11, 2026 |
| BEACON POINT ASSOCIATES LLC | 2 | $626K | Sep 2, 2026 |
| BEST PRICED PRODUCTS, INC. | 2 | $335K | Jul 30, 2026 |
| LOVELL GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | 2 | $115K | Aug 31, 2026 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's last annual revenue from its 10-K.
- $BDX reported $22.5B revenue (12 months to Jun 30, 2026). The median single-winner award in these 45 past awards, $258K, is under 0.1% of that. SEC filing
- $JNJ reported $97.9B revenue (12 months to Jun 28, 2026). The median single-winner award in these 45 past awards, $258K, is under 0.1% of that. SEC filing
One award's total value against one year of revenue; many awards are paid over several years.
- Oct 14, 2026THOMPSON SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS INC$131K6515--New - Cervical retractor system BRAND NAME OR EQUALNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Sep 22, 2026L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED$43KBRAND OR EQUAL: Laryngoscope EquipmentNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Sep 21, 2026CAREFUSION SOLUTIONS, LLC$365KBrand-Name Only Pyxis MedStationsMateriality: <0.01% of $BDX revenue (Low) SEC
- Sep 18, 2026VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC$1.2MScriptPro Robotic Prescription Dispensing SystemNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Sep 11, 2026MEAK SOLUTIONS LLC. Mentor OH 44060 USA$86K6515--Rehab Treadmill and Elliptical Training UnitsNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Sep 11, 20261ST AMERICAN MEDICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.$871K6515--Hemosphere Alta Advanced Monitoring SystemNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Sep 4, 2026Trillamed LLC$277KOmnicell XT CabinetsNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Sep 2, 2026BEACON POINT ASSOCIATES LLC$346KNEW Bariatric Exam ChairsNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Aug 31, 2026LOVELL GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC.$38KXCITE V2 Clinical StationNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Aug 28, 2026GEO-MED, LLC$791K6515--Robotic Surgical PackNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
Materiality: one award's value as a share of the winner's revenue over the latest 12 months in its SEC filings (or its last fiscal year, as noted when you point at it). Low under 1%, Medium 1 to 5%, High 5% or more. Many awards are paid over several years, so this overstates a single year's share.
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 1 of these past winners lobbied Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) since 2024 (14 filings)
- 1 of their lobbyists list a past Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) job
- $91K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 8 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 25 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.
- 2 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 9 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.