This is a sources sought notice only. Please respond by COB Thursday, February 27, 2014, with socio economic status as well as availability to provide a like or similar product to what is listed below.
The ophthalmology research department within VISN 15 is looking to procure a system that can directly examine the anterior segment, or frontal structures, and posterior segment, of the animal eye, which includes the eyelid, sclera, conjunctiva, iris, natural crystalline lens, and cornea. It is a very useful instrument in the area of ophthalmology research on the different eye related diseases, i.e. Cataract, Conjunctivitis, Corneal injury, such as corneal ulcer or corneal swelling, Diabetic retinopathy, Retinal detachment, Retinal vessel occlusion, Retinitis pigmentosa, Toxoplasmosis, etc.
Product Requirements:
EyeScape Slit Lamp System: Standard Slit lamp Configuration
High Resolution 3 Chip Camera (Still and Video Capture)
Beam Splitter with Aperature Control
EyeScape 7.X Digital Imaging Solutions Software (Stand Alone Version)
7 Color Track Multi-View
Roller Zoom
Annotation Modes
Overlay and Side by Side Historical Comparisons
Full One Year Warranty on New Items added to existing Slit Lamps plus Software Updates
Built-in Interpretation and Report Form
Additional concerns regarding this procurement
Is there a maintenance requirement for this product: No
Preventive maintenance: No
Specific hook up requirements:
110 volts 15 Amp, three pronged electrical plug
Type of warranty this product:
One year warranty
Training required for the staff:
Yes, Onsite.
Sustainable Requirements:
All specified products must demonstrate that they are a green product and meet the following characteristics:
1. Utilize sustainable practices to eliminate, minimize, or mitigate adverse environmental impacts
2. Integrate pollution prevention, waste reduction, and natural resource conservation in their manufacturing process.
3. Contain sustainable, recycled, and/or recovered material.
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