Zeiss Lumera 700 Microscope

ID: 36C25625Q0734 • Type: Special Notice

Description

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is procuring a new Zeiss Ophthalmic Lumera 700 Microscope, an operating system ideally suited for every ophthalmic surgery specialty on floor stand (or ceiling mount option at a surg charge). The digital optics allow for reduced light intensity, while providing outstanding dept of field and higher resolution of images with natural color and provides the technology to see as never before a more definitive certainty during eye surgery for the best outcome for the patient. . The Lumera 700 Microscope System is designed to improve surgical control during eye surgery and provide the best positive outcome for the patient with very little down time after surgery. The Contractor shall provide all necessary tools, interfaces, equipment/hardware, software, licenses, delivery, installation, warranty, and training.

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, is procuring a new Zeiss Ophthalmic Lumera 700 Microscope for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This procurement aims to enhance surgical control during eye surgeries and improve patient outcomes with minimal downtime.

The Zeiss Lumera 700 is recognized for its advanced digital optics and integration capabilities, making it suitable for various ophthalmic surgery specialties.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of one (1) Zeiss Ophthalmic Lumera 700 Microscope System, which includes:
- Digital optics that reduce light intensity while providing high resolution images with natural color.
- Integration of intraoperative OCT and heads-up 3D display for enhanced visualization during surgeries.
- The system must include all necessary tools, interfaces, equipment/hardware, software, licenses, delivery, installation, warranty, and training.
- The microscope will be installed in SACC B on the 5th floor of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center located at 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030.

Period of Performance
The installation of the equipment is expected to be completed no later than May 30, 2025.

Place of Performance
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030.

Overview

Agency

VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN-16) [VA - VHA]

Response Deadline

April 28, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EDT Past Due

Posted

April 22, 2025, 3:57 p.m. EDT

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (8AN)

NAICS

339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

PSC

6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies

Place of Performance

Houston, TX 77030 United States

Source

SAM

Current SBA Size Standard

1000 Employees

Pricing

Likely Fixed Price

Signs of Shaping

82% of obligations for similar contracts within the Veterans Health Administration were awarded full & open.

On 4/22/25 VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network issued Special Notice 36C25625Q0734 for Zeiss Lumera 700 Microscope due 4/28/25.

Primary Contact

Name

Lekeicia Anderson-Spight Profile

lekeicia.anderson@va.gov

Phone

(713) 350-2943

Secondary Contact

Name

Oney.kelly@va.gov Profile

oney.kelly@va.gov

Phone

None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)

FPDS Organization Code

3600-00256

Source Organization Code

100186525

Last Updated

May 6, 2025

Last Updated By

lekeicia.anderson@va.gov

Archive Date

May 5, 2025