Brand Name Only: Alcon VCS Laser   2

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), is seeking to procure a specialized piece of medical equipment known as the Alcon VCS Laser. This equipment is essential for performing advanced ophthalmic surgeries, including both vitreoretinal and cataract procedures. The goal of this contract is to ensure that the VA has access to state-of-the-art technology that enhances surgical outcomes and supports the mission of providing high-quality healthcare to veterans.

Work Details
The contract involves the delivery and installation of one Unity Vitreoretinal Cataract System (VCS) with the following specifications:

- Item Description: Unity Vitreoretinal Cataract System (VCS)
- Quantity: 1
- Basis of Design: Alcon, Model No. 900484665
- Dimensions: 26” W x 65” H x 30” D
- Accessories/Configuration Options:
- Foot controllers
- Remote control
- IOP-Controlled irrigation
- Automatic stopcock
- Phacoemulsification-Ultrasound
- Laser Wavelength: 638nm +/- 5nm, Frequency: 1.5 MHz
- Laser footswitch
- Console
- Two Unity 4D Phaco handpieces & Ozil Frag handpiece
- Construction Materials: Mild Steels and Plastics
- Performance Requirements:
- Must be able to make 30,000 cuts per minute.
- Must have Intelligent Fluidics and a peristaltic pump with torsional phacoemulsification mode for better surgical efficiency.

Delivery includes operation and maintenance manuals compiled in binders upon installation completion. The contractor must also protect all items from damage during delivery and installation.

Period of Performance
Delivery is required within 30 days of award unless specified differently within the scope of the contract.

Place of Performance
The equipment will be delivered to Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital located at 5000 S. Fifth Avenue, Hines, IL 60141.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior awards 36C25226P0131 and 36C25926P0343, both awarded to O R Elder (each valued at $199,000), indicate a closely related procurement for the Unity Vitreoretinal Cataract System and an Alcon Phacoemulsification Unity VCS with remote laser. The current requirement for a “Brand Name Only: Alcon VCS Laser” aligns with the same Alcon Unity VCS laser configuration used in the earlier contracts, suggesting the work may represent a continuation or follow-on purchase of similar ophthalmic surgical equipment for VA use.