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Justification and Approval Limiting Sourcses - ProAim Americas - Effective Date: 12/30/2025 Page 1 of 3 Revision: 02 Acquisition ID#: ****- 26- AP- **** DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR ****- 1, Simplified Pr
upgrade services for ophthalmology and optometry instruments
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This is a sole source justification for upgrade services for ophthalmology and optometry instruments for the VA Central Iowa Health Care System. The services include software and hardware upgrades to ensure network security and compatibility with existing systems. The justification cites FAR 13. 5 simplified procedures for commercial items, with competition restricted because only Proaim Americas, LLC, representing Carl Zeiss Meditec USA Inc. , is authorized to perform these services due to proprietary software and maintenance agreements. The anticipated cost is considered fair and reasonable compared to previous contracts. Market research was conducted, but the VA rule of two and SBA rule of two were not met. Future acquisitions will involve market research to assess competition.
The effective date for this procurement is December 30, 2025.
The bid notice implies that qualification is limited to entities authorized by Carl Zeiss Meditec USA Inc. , specifically Proaim Americas, LLC, due to proprietary software and maintenance requirements.
The estimated total value for this procurement is $422,****.
J065-- Chillicothe VAMC Proaim Zeiss Forum Intent to Sole Source - The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 10, Cincinnati OH ****, intends to negotiate a sole source, Firm- Fixed Price Contract for a Proaim Zeiss Forum service agreement to PROAIM AMERICAS LLC, 16
maint repair rebuild of equipment medical, dental, and veterinary equipment and supplies maintenance, repair and rebuilding of equipment: medical, dental, and veterinary equipment and supplies
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The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, intends to negotiate a sole source, firm fixed price contract for a Proaim Zeiss Forum Service Agreement with Proaim Americas LLC. This acquisition is for the Chillicothe VAMC. Contractors may submit a capabilities statement or quotation by Wednesday, April 22nd at 10:00 a. m. Eastern Time. No costs incurred by responses will be paid by the government.
The responses to this notice are due on or before Wednesday, April 22nd at 10:00 a. m. Eastern Time.
The government intends to award the contract to Proaim Americas LLC.
Contractors may submit a capabilities statement or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
TRICARE Dental Program 7/Third Party Administrator Industry Forum - *** Update as of February 9, 2026*** Third Party Administrator for the Seventh Generation TRICARE Dental Program Contracts 1. Description The Defense Health Age
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The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is developing the 7th generation of the Tricare Dental Program (TDP) contracts and a third-party administrator (TPA) contract. The DHA is hosting virtual one-on-one meetings and an industry forum to gather information from the dental care industry. Responses to the one-on-one industry forum must be completed by February 20, 2026. Requested discussion topics and any presentation materials must be submitted by February 27, 2026. The current TDP contract (TDP 6) will expire on February 28, 2030. The DHA is seeking information to improve dental contracts and offer a multi-carrier, multi-choice dental benefits program. The industry forum will be held on November 4, 2025, and individual meetings on November 4 and 5, 2025. Written questions will be accepted up to ten business days prior to the industry forum.
TRICARE Dental Program 7/Third Party Administrator Industry Forum - *** Update as of October 16, 2025: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the DHA is postponing the TDP- 7/TPA Industry Forum indefinitely. Any updates regarding future Industry Forums will be posted
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The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is developing the 7th generation of the Tricare Dental Program (TDP) contracts and a third-party administrator (TPA) contract. An industry forum will be held on November 4-5, 2025, to gather information from the dental care industry. Written questions are accepted up to ten business days prior to the forum. The contract will be awarded to multiple carriers and a TPA, utilizing full and open competition.
The industry forum will be held 4 5 november 2025, 8: 00 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m. mst, at the dha aurora office.
J065-- Zeiss Forum Integration w/Oracle Remote Services Base Intent to Sole Source - The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 10, Cincinnati OH ****, intends to negotiate a sole source, Firm- Fixed Price Contract for a Zeiss Forum Integration with Oracle Health Remote Services to P
zeiss forum integration w oracle remote services
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The Department of Veteran Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract for Zeiss Forum integration with Oracle Health Remote Services. Responses are due by December 2nd, 9:00 AM Eastern Time, to ***@***. *. * may submit a capabilities statement or quotation.
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