Please note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Department of Veterans Affairs, James J. Peter VA Medical Center is currently conducting a market survey for qualified firms capable of providing "Whitestar Cataract Surgery East Orange" The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification//socioeconomic status (service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business or large business), relative to NAICS 339115 - Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Responses to this notice should include company/individual name, a service capability statement, examples of similar facilities which you have provided services to, DUNS number, address, point of contact and social-economic category (ex: SBVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, Small Business). If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). Contractor must be registered in Central Contractor Registry (CCR) (see internet site: http://www.ccr.gov). Responses to this notice must be submitted in writing (email) and received not later than August 11, 2014 13;00 PM EST. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement. If you have any further question, [email protected] Background Medical Service/Ophthalmology OR Suite at VA NJ HCS in East Orange is requesting an additional phacoemulsification (phaco) system for cataract surgery. The purchase of an additional phaco system to be used as an available back-up in the OR is a recommendation by a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) action plan so that there are no further canceled cases due to equipment failure. Objectives The primary objective for procurement is to procure the same brand AMO WHITESTAR SIGNATURE system which is a modular ophthalmic microsurgical system that facilitates anterior segment (cataract) surgery. Phacoemulsification is a method of cataract removal by use of ultrasonic emulsification with aspiration of the cataractous lens through a small incision. Phacoemulsification is advantageous for both patient and surgeon. This is for an outright purchase for commercially available medical equipment under a firm-fixed price contract. Period of Performance/Time of Delivery As soon as possible after receipt of order. Place of Performance/Delivery Location ATTN: Receiving B-Level Bldg 1 Phone: (973)676-1000 VA NJ Healthcare System 385 Tremont Ave East Orange NJ 07018 Requirements Phacoemulsification Console/Cart System to include at a minimum: " Dual pump capability (Peristaltic and Venturi pump capabilities that can be switched intra operatively) " Standard(part of normal configuration) high speed vitrector with max cut rate of 2,500 cpm " 20g, 23g and 25g vitrectomy cutter capabilities " Wireless dual linear foot pedal " Simultaneous blending of transversal and longitudinal energy (ELLIPS FX) " Occlusion mode " One step prime and tune ability " 17" LCD panel touch screen with one-touch access to all settings " Electrical - 100/120/240 VAC 50/60Hz " 2 years of service and warranty " Operator and service manuals " Installation and training " FOB - DESTINATION

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