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DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Image Digitization System: Ophthalmic product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (other... DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Image Digitization System: Ophthalmic product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. Zeiss FORUM Image Digitization System: Ophthalmic is designed to acquire and digitize ophthalmic (e.g., fundus camera, fluorescing angiography) images for viewing, storage, and/or printing. The imaging system typically consists of a digital camera, usually in the form of a microchip (a charge-coupled device [CCD]); digital processors for image enhancement; electronic recorder storage (e.g., CD-ROM); and printers. Ophthalmic digitization systems are intended mainly to obtain images taken from fundus and fluorescing angiography cameras The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Image Digitization System: Ophthalmic is designed to acquire and digitize ophthalmic (e.g., fundus camera, fluorescing angiography) images for viewing, storage, and/or printing. The imaging system typically consists of a digital camera, usually in the form of a microchip (a charge-coupled device [CCD]); digital processors for image enhancement; electronic recorder storage (e.g., CD-ROM); and printers. Ophthalmic digitization systems are intended mainly to obtain images taken from fundus and fluorescing angiography cameras to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one (1) 12-month base period with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods. 2. REQUIREMENT This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the Zeiss FORUM Image Digitization System: Ophthalmic. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the contracting officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Ziess 000000-2131-312 FORUM Archive and Viewer Pkg. (v4.0) (incl: 1 Archive, 3 Viewer, 3 DICOM CZM Instr. Connection) 0002 Ziess 000000-2078-492 FORUM Glaucoma Workplace 2.0 (includes 3x user licenses (US Combined Report) 0003 Ziess FORUM ENT PKG FORUM Enterprise Package (incl. VNA, LDAP/SSO, Enterprise Backup 0004 Ziess 000000-2020-237 FORUM Glaucoma Workplace user license (v3) (Qty 1) 0005 Ziess 306601-8530-100 FORUM Viewer license, floating (v3) 0006 Ziess 30660-8530-110 Multi-Site Access License (v3) (one license per FORUM server) 0007 Ziess 306601-8530-111 Scheduled forwarding license (v3) (one license per FORUM server) 0008 Ziess 26602-1158-323 FORUM Assist Match 1.4 (v4.0) Now incl. in FORUM Ofc & Archive 0009 Ziess 306601-8530-130 FORUM Tablet interface license (v3) (one license per FORUM server) 0010 Ziess 000000-2143-476 HFA - Cirrus Review Software Combined Reports site license (v3) (one license per FORUM server) 250 per hour 0011 Ziess 000000-2117-638 Extended Video Site License (v3) (one license per FORUM server) with Cataract Suite Markerless - Special Offer 0012 Ziess KMAT KMAT Description: FORUM Office PC, incl. keyboard & mouse FORUM Office (incl: monitor, license, FORUM 4.0, FORUM ASSIST) 0013 Ziess 000000-2127-615 ZEISS Retina Workplace 2.0 (US) - Includes License Pack and 3 User Licenses 0014 Ziess 000000-2127-546 ZEISS Retina Workplace User License 0015 Ziess 306601-8530-107 FORUM-HL7 interfaces (includes EMR, HIS, HL7-ADT and HL7-ORM) (v3)(one license per FORUM server) 0016 Ziess 306601-8530-101 FORUM Bi-directional DICOM interface license to CZM instrument (v3) 0017 Ziess 306601-8530-103 FORUM interface license to 3rd party DICOM instruments includes Link net 1.0 + 3rd party DICOM Instrument 0018 Ziess 306601-8530-104 FORUM Uni-directional DICOM file import license for 3rd party instruments (v3) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Zeiss FORUM Image Digitization System: Ophthalmic as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics: All CLINS must be CERNER compliant. CLIN s 0001-0011 and 0013-0018 apply to the following SC s SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION SC Literature Map SC 1 PACS Image-Management system needs to be labeled by the FDA as a 510k tasks. Literature Review Brand Name Page # 1 No other Brand Found SC 2 The PACS Data-management must be able to provide access to reports AND interact with RAW data within the image-management system Literature Review Brand Name Page # 1 No other Brand Found SC 3 PACS Data Management System must offload the patient database and RAW data from the OCT and the Visual Field Perimeter and have the entire existing patient database reside on the server Literature Review Brand Name Page # 2 No other Brand Found SC 4 OCT technology: Functionality of the PACS Data Management system should perform RAW data analysis within the system Literature Review Brand Name Page # 2 No other Brand Found SC 5 ERM Communication protocol must include Cerner Literature Review Brand Name Forum Brochure Page # 5 No other Brand Found The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing. and the associated size standard is 1000 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All quoters must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ at the time of quote submission. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes. For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics (SC) specified above. The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following: Full name and address of company Unique Entity ID Number Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer Country of Origin designation for all products Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics (if submitting an or-equal item) Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement. CONTACT INFORMATION AND RESPONSE DUE DATE: Please email all responses to kever.swafford@va.gov. Please respond to this SS no later than December 16, 2022 @8:00 AM CST DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice.