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How to bid on Ophthalmic Ultrasound System and Accessories for the VA
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Alaska Health Care System in Anchorage, Alaska, needs one ophthalmic ultrasound imaging system with accessories. This system must be brand name or equal to the VuMAXT HD B-Scan Imaging System.
The required system must support both B-scan and ultrasound biomicroscopy imaging. Key features include eye tracking, quantitative angle analysis, video review, measurements, biometric calculations, and pachymetry. This is a firm-fixed-price request for quotation set aside for small businesses. Meeting the required features is more important than price for evaluation.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 05, 2026. The deadline for submitting your quotation is August 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All quotes must be received by this time.
Quotes will first be evaluated on whether they meet all the required features and characteristics. Only offers that meet these standards will then be evaluated for price. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside. It is suitable for firms that manufacture electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus, falling under NAICS code 334510, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
Vendors should be able to supply an ophthalmic ultrasound system that is brand name or equal to the VuMAXT HD B-Scan Imaging System and meets all the specified salient characteristics.
How to respond to this solicitation
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Your quotation should include pricing for the ophthalmic ultrasound system and accessories. If individual line items are necessary to meet the salient characteristics, provide a list and pricing for each. Ensure your quote clearly demonstrates how your proposed system meets all the required salient characteristics.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the list of salient characteristics. Your proposal must clearly show how your product meets each of these requirements. Since adherence to requirements is more important than price, provide detailed descriptive literature to support your claims.
Ensure your company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as required by FAR 52.204-7. Double-check all pricing and calculations before submission. Since this is a firm-fixed-price contract, your quoted price should be comprehensive and accurate.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.