VA-797-11-RI-0039 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR OTOSCOPE, PORTABLE; OTOSCOPE, WALL MOUNTED AND OPHTHALMOSCOPE RFI closes January 27, 2011, 4:00 pm Central Standard Time The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center (NAC) intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Otoscope, Portable; Otoscope, Wall Mounted and Ophthalmoscope. VA NAC wishes to learn if there are customary commercial practices in the market place regarding the specifications and packaging of Otoscope, Portable; Otoscope, Wall Mounted and Ophthalmoscope items. This is an effort to ensure the specifications are not overly restrictive or unreasonable. Please submit any suggestions, questions, comments on specifications; and/or information, including product literature/brochures describing your firm's ability interest to provide these items. Please submit responses to the Contracting Officer listed below. Adrienne A. Albachiara, Contracting Officer VA National Acquisition Center (001AL-A2-3c-MS) First Avenue, 1 block North of Cermak Road P.O. Box 76, Building 37 Hines, IL 60141 Telephone: (708) 512-7383 [email protected] ? OTOSCOPE, PORTABLE Intended Use: For examining the interior of the ear. 1. 2.5 V or greater Halogen light 2. Halogen HPX lamp 3. Tip Grip holds the specula firmly in place and provides ejection mechanism for hand free disposal. 4. Bayonet locking mounts for each instrument head to allow secure connection to the battery handle 5. Manufacturer's instructions for cleaning Speculum with fiber optic light source 7. Nasal speculum adapter 8. Zippered hard case with foam fitted inset 9. Rechargeable handle 10. 2.5 V or greater direct plug in handle 11. Removable magnifying lens\ 12. Removable swivel lens 13. Lens with a wide angle view for instrumentation under magnification 14. Light weight; up to 1 pound 15. Ergonomically designed 16. Battery operated 17. Rechargeable NiCad battery OTOSCOPE, WALL MOUNTED Intended Use: For examining the interior of the ear. 1. 2.5 V or greater Halogen light 2. Automatic cradle on/off function switch 3. Halogen HPX lamp 4. Tip Grip holds the specula firmly in place and provides ejection mechanism for hand free disposal. 5. Manufacturer's instructions for cleaning 6. Cool light source 7. Nasal speculum adapter 8. Removable magnifying lens\ 9. Removable swivel lens 10. Lens with a wide angle view for instrumentation under magnification 15. Ergonomically designed OPHTHALMOSCOPE Intended Use: For examining the interior of the eye. 1. 3.5 V Halogen light 2. Patented Glare Extinguishment System prevents interference from unwanted glare and reflections 3. Adjustable focusing wheel 4. Apertures: a) Micro spot - allows quick visual entry in very small, undilated pupils b) Small - provides easier view of fundus through undilated pupil c) Large - standard aperture for dilated pupil and general examination of the eye d) Fixation - provides graduated cross-hairs for measuring eccentric fixation or for locating error and other abnormalities e) Cobalt filter - blue filter used with flourescein dye permits easy viewing o small lesions, abrasions and foreign objects f) Slit - used to determine various levels of lesions and tumors 5. Red-free filter excludes red rays from examination field for easy identification of veins, arteries and nerve fibers 6. Cross linear polarizing filter to eliminate corneal reflection 7. Sealed optics to keep out of dust and dirt for years of maintenance free operation 8. Illuminated lens dial to clearly identify settings 9. Optical system procedures a shadow free spot and easier entry into undilated pupils 10. Lenses: -25 to +40 diopters 11. Rubber brow rest 12. 5-15 degree field of view 13. Continuously rotating aperture dial 14. Rechargeable handle 15. Hard case 16. Light weight, up to 1 pound 17. Ergonomically designed 18. Battery operated 19. Wall type (wall mounted) available

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