N065--Sources Sought -- Slit Lamp Installation James Lovell FHCC

Department of Veterans Affairs · 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)

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Solicitation number: 36C25227Q0049
Notice type: Sources Sought
NAICS: 339115
Product service code: N065
Set-aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted: 2026-10-13
Response deadline: Oct 16, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Place of performance: North Chicago, IL
Contracting contact: eric.king2@va.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, bids, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to fulfil a potential requirement. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) is soliciting businesses for SLIT LAMP installation for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) located at 3001 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago, IL 60064. Any company submitting a quote must include a letter and/or certification from Haag-Streit/Reliance stating they are trained and authorized by Haag-Streit/Reliance to install Haag-Streit and Reliance equipment. Responses should include the following: (a) a letter or certification from Haag-Streit/Reliance demonstrating training and authorization by Haag-Streit/Reliance, (b) socio-economic status, (c) SAM UEI number, (d) a capabilities statement, and (e) a point of contact number. All information must be received no later than Monday, October 19th, 2026 at 16:00 (Central Time). Email information to Eric King, Contract Specialist, at eric.king2@va.gov. The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or returned. Additional details are provided in the attachment below: Attachment1_PWS_7Oct2026

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Point of contact: Eric King
Role: the contract specialist
Email: eric.king2@va.gov

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