Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Nx Eq Vitreoretinal Cataract System Va2600044951
Deadline: 05 Mar 2026
Posting Date: 24 Feb 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 136461503
Document Ref. No.: 36C10X26Q0073
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to identify qualified sources with the capability and the resources to meet the Veterans Health Administration s (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program requirement for Vitreoretinal Cataract Systems
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has identified Alcon UNITY® Vitreoretinal Cataract System as the only known system that meets the Government s minimum requirements for an integrated platform capable of performing both cataract (phacoemulsification) and vitreoretinal (posterior segment) surgeries, with optional laser photocoagulation, in a single console.
These functions are critical to meeting Veteran care needs because:
Timeliness and Efficiency:
Feature: UNITY® combines phacoemulsification, anterior vitrectomy, posterior vitrectomy, and laser photocoagulation in one integrated platform.
Eliminates the need to swap machines mid-procedure, reducing operating room time and infection risk.
Setup and Workflow:
Feature: UNITY® offers single-step prime/test, reduces vitreoretinal connections from 8 to 4, and eliminates clean cycle at teardown (25 sec).
Faster setup and teardown, fewer tubing connections, and single-step priming simplify processes for scrub technicians and nurses essential in busy VA surgical environments.
Clinical Outcomes:
Feature: Intelligent Fluidics with real-time pressure/flow control and Intelligent IOP sensing; UNITY® 4D Phaco delivers ~2× faster nucleus removal with ~41% less energy; HyperVit dual-blade vitrector operates at 30, 000 cpm for efficient vitreous removal.
Real-time fluidics and IOP stability reduce intraoperative complications, while advanced phaco and high-speed vitrectomy improve recovery and visual...
Notice ID: 36c10x26q0073
Department/Ind. Agency: veterans affairs, department of
Sub-tier: veterans affairs, department of
Office: sac frederick (36c10x)
Product Service Code: 6540 - ophthalmic instruments, equipment, and supplies
NAICS Code: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: mar 20, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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