Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Noncontact, Quantitative Corneal Esthesiometers
Deadline: 04 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 31 Jul 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 146285611
Document Ref. No.: 36C24E26Q0082
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Summary: This is a Sources Sought notice and not a request for quotes. This request is solely for the purpose of conducting market research to enhance VHA s understanding of the market s offered products, services and capabilities. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted in response to this Sources Sought.Â
This Sources Sought notice provides an opportunity for respondents to submit their notice of ability, and their available products and services in response to the requirement described below. Vendors are invited to submit information relative to their potential of fulfilling the requirement below, in the form of a capability response that addresses the specific requirement identified in this Sources Sought. Â
 The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking a vendor to provide two (2) Corneal Esthesiometer units, a commercially available non-contact, standardized, quantitative device capable of assessing corneal nerve function using controlled air pulses. The devices will enable non-invasive, quantitative assessment of corneal sensitivity in animal models to support the study s scientific goals. This Sources Sought is to facilitate the Contracting Officer s review of the market base, for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy.Â
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Columbia Health Care System, is in need of two (2) non-contact, quantitative corneal esthesiometers and shipment of required equipment (all components that make up this system).
Technical Specifications
Salient characteristics of the non-contact, quantitative corneal esthesiometers. All specifications and conditions listed below shall be met in full to be considered. Minimum physical, functional, & performance characteristics:
Non-contact, quantitative corneal esthesiometer units Technical Specifications:
Provide true non-contact corneal sensitivity testing using precisely controlled air pulse stimuli, not mechanical filamen...
Notice ID: 36c24e26q0082
Department/Ind. Agency: veterans affairs, department of
Sub-tier: veterans affairs, department of
Office: rpo east (36c24e)
Product Service Code: 6515 - medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: aug 11, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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