Contact and place of performance
Michelle Cunningham
Temple, TX 76504
USA
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 of for Ophthalmology department Lensometer. Background and Requirement: Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System, Olin E. Teague Medical Center located at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, Texas 76504 .This...
View moreThe Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17, is conducting market research under solicitation number 36C25726Q0538 to procure 23 lensometers. These instruments are required for the Ophthalmology department at the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System, Olin E. Teague Medical Center in Temple, Texas. The equipment measures the dioptric power, axis, cylinder, and prism of prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses to verify medical prescriptions and ensure accurate diagnoses. This requirement is classified under NAICS 339115 Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing and PSC 6515 MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES.
The required lensometers must feature a measurement range for sphere and cylinder between -25 and +25 D and include functions for UV transmittance measurement, high index lens compensation, and a red ink marking system. Integrated technical components include a green LED measurement point, a 5.7-inch color LCD display, an automated thermal line printer, and connectivity via RS-232C, LAN, and USB interfaces. The agency is using this notice to establish a procurement strategy, with particular interest in identifying authorized distributors and manufacturers designated as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB).
Responses to this notice are due by 10:00 AM Central Time on May 13, 2026, and must be submitted to Michelle Cunningham. Submissions should include business identification details, SAM UID, business size status, and estimated market research pricing. One attachment, 36C25726Q0538.docx, was published with the notice on May 6, 2026. The information gathered will determine if the future solicitation will be set-aside for small businesses or conducted through other procurement methods.
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