The Department of Veterans Affairs' Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify actual and current manufacturers for these items - Otoscope and Ophthalmoscope, based on the following minimum technical requirements. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339115 - Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing. Otoscope and Ophthalmoscope The "Otoscope and Ophthalmoscope" are non-invasive instruments that utilize a combination of light and magnifying lenses to peer into specific openings inside of the body. Ophthalmoscope Intended use: Examination of the eye Minimum Technical Requirements MTR 1 3.5 V Halogen light MTR 2 Manufacturer's instructions for cleaning MTR 3 Adjustable focusing wheel MTR 4 Apertures Must include: 1) Micro spot allows viewing in very small, undilated pupils 2) Small- provides view of fungus through undilated pupil 3) Large - standard aperture for dilated pupil 4) Fixation, graduated cross-hairs 5) Cobalt filter-blue filter used fluorescent dye 6) Slit-lens MTR 5 Red-free filter to exclude red rays from examination field MTR 6 Cross-linear polarizing filter MTR 7 Illuminated lens dial to identify settings MTR 8 Lenses: - 25 to +40 diopters MTR 9 Rubber brow rest MTR 10 5-15 degree field-of-view MTR 11 Continuously rotating aperture dial. MTR 12 Rechargeable Handle MTR 13 Hard case MTR 14 Light weight; up to 1lb MTR 15 Ergonomically designed MTR 16 Battery operated MTR 17 Wall type (wall mounted) available Otoscope Intended use: Examination of the ear Minimum Technical Requirements MTR 1 2.5 V or greater Halogen light MTR 2 Tip holds the specula firmly in place and provides ejection mechanism for hand-free disposal MTR 3 Bayonet locking mounts for each instrument head to allow secure connection to the battery handle MTR 4 Manufacturer's instructions for cleaning MTR 5 Speculum with fiber optic light source MTR 6 Nasal speculum adapter MTR 7 Removable magnifying lens MTR 8 Removable swivel lens MTR 9 Lens with a wide angle view for instrumentation under magnification MTR 10 Light weight; up to 1 lb MTR 11 Zippered hard case with foam fitted insert MTR 12 Rechargeable Handle MTR 13 2.5 V or greater direct plug in handle MTR 14 Rechargeable NiCad battery MTR 15 Wall type (wall mounted) available Otoscope/Ophthalmoscope Set, Wall-Mounted Intended Use: Physical assessment for eye and ear Minimum Technical Requirements MTR 1 2.5 V or greater Halogen light MTR 2 Automatic cradle on/off function switch MTR 3 Halogen HPX lamp MTR 4 Tip holds the specula firmly in place and provides ejection mechanism for hand-free disposal MTR 5 Manufacturer's instructions for cleaning MTR 6 Nasal speculum adapter MTR 7 Removable magnifying lens MTR 9 Removable swivel lens MTR 10 Lens with a wide angle view for instrumentation under magnification THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. If your organization has the capacity to manufacture (not necessarily supply) these items, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, size and type of ownership for the organization, small business status; and 2) capability of manufacturing the items listed on this document. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Sources Sought Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture the above-listed commodities are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by September 11, 2013. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to [email protected] If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact: [email protected]

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