ZEISS® FORUM IMAGE DIGITIZATION SYSTEM: OPHTHALMIC
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Introduction:
This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued for conducting market research. This RFI constitutes neither a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), nor a guarantee that one will be issued by the Government in the future; furthermore, it does not commit the Government to a contract for any services described herein. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not, at this time, seeking proposals or quotes, and therefore, will not accept, review, or evaluate unsolicited proposals or quotes received in response hereto. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted because of this request. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred for responses to this RFI.
The information provided may be used by VA in developing its acquisition strategy and Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Product Description (PD). Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary; however, any information received shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned to the respondent. Interested parties re responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted, or competition sensitive information contained in their response. This is a request for information and does not obligate the Government in any way, nor does it commit the Government to any specific course of action. Product information, brochures, part numbers, and/or other description information may be included with the submission.
Requirements:
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) requires the Zeiss® FORUM Image Digitization System: Ophthalmic, a brand name image digitization and management platform used to acquire, digitize, store, view, and print ophthalmic images. The system will support clinicians across VA medical centers and facilities in managing images produced by fundus cameras, fluorescein angiography devices, and other ophthalmic imaging instruments. Quantity will be specified in the solicitation s line-item schedule.
Zeiss® FORUM Image Digitization System: Ophthalmic is designed to acquire and digitize ophthalmic (e.g., fundus camera, fluorescing angiography) images for viewing, storage, and/or printing. The imaging system typically consists of a digital camera, usually in the form of a microchip (a charge-coupled device [CCD]); digital processors for image enhancement; electronic recorder storage (e.g., CD-ROM); and printers. Ophthalmic digitization systems are intended mainly to obtain images taken from fundus and fluorescing angiography cameras.
The period of performance is comprised of a 12-month base period, four 12-month options periods. The option periods are required for continued support services.
This requirement will be solicited and awarded IAW (FAR) 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, Application for Brand-Name Descriptions.
The ZEISS FORUM ophthalmic image digitization system is a software-based data management solution that runs on standard PC or Mac hardware; its key technical parameters are defined as minimum hardware and software requirements rather than as a single fixed device configuration. Below is an outline of the main parameters, attributes, values, and sustainability considerations, focused on processor, memory, screen, and product requirements.
Parameter
Attribute
Value
System Type
Category
Ophthalmic data and image management software (Archive & Viewer).
Processor (Archive PC)
Minimum CPU
Intel Core i5, 11th generation.
Processor (Viewer PC)
Minimum CPU
Intel Core i5, 11th generation.
Processor (FORUM Office PC)
CPU Model
Intel Core i7 8700, 6 cores, up to 4.6 GHz.
RAM (Archive PC)
Minimum / recommended
8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended.
RAM (Viewer PC)
Minimum / recommended
8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended.
RAM (FORUM Office PC)
Installed
32 GB internal RAM.
Disk (Archive PC)
Free Capacity
Minimum 200GB
Disk (FORUM Office PC)
Configuration
256 GB SSD + three 2 TB HDDs.
Screen (Archive PC)
Min / recommended resolution
1280 × 800 min; 1680 × 1050 or higher recommended.
Screen (Viewer PC)
Min / recommended resolution
1280 × 800 min; 1920 × 1080 or higher recommended.
Screen (FORUM Office)
Size / resolution
24 inch LED, 1920 × 1080.zeiss+1
Operating system (PC)
Supported OS
Windows 10/11 (64 bit), Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025.
Sustainability
Design Goals
Material and energy efficiency, recyclability, reduced paper, waste and packaging.
Description
Part no.
Sustainable Product Certification, Designation, (Revolutionary Far Overhaul (RFO) 52.223-23 (NOV 2025))
Quantity
FORUM® Archive and Viewer Pkg. (v4.0) (incl: 1 Archive, 3 Viewer, 3 DICOM CZM Instr. Connection)
000000-2131-312
NA
NA
FORUM® Glaucoma Workplace 2.0 (includes 3x user licenses (US Combined Report)
000000-2078-492
NA
NA
FORUM® Enterprise Package (incl. VNA, LDAP/SSO, Enterprise Backup
FORUM® ENT PKG
NA
NA
FORUM® Glaucoma Workplace user license (v3) (Qty 1)
000000-2020-237
NA
NA
FORUM® Viewer license, floating (v3)
306601-8530-100
NA
NA
Multi-Site Access License (v3) (one license per FORUM® server)
306601-8530-100
NA
NA
Scheduled forwarding license (v3) (one license per FORUM® server)
306601-8530-111
NA
NA
FORUM® Assist Match 1.4 (v4.0) Now incl. in FORUM® Ofc & Archive
26602-1158-323
NA
NA
FORUM® Tablet interface license (v3) (one license per FORUM® server)
306601-8530-130
NA
NA
HFA - Cirrus Review Software Combined Reports site license (v3) (one license per FORUM® server) 250 per hour
000000-2143-476
NA
NA
Extended Video Site License (v3) (one license per FORUM® server) with Cataract Suite Marker less - Special Offer
000000-2117-638
NA
NA
ZEISS Retina Workplace 2.0 (US) - Includes License Pack and 3 User Licenses
000000-2127-615
NA
NA
ZEISS Retina Workplace User License
000000-2127-546
NA
NA
FORUM®-HL7 interfaces (includes EMR, HIS, HL7-ADT and HL7-ORM) (v3)(one license per FORUM® server)
306601-8530-107
NA
NA
FORUM® Bi-directional DICOM interface license to CZM instrument (v3)
306601-8530-101
NA
NA
FORUM® interface license to 3rd party DICOM instruments includes Link net 1.0 + 3rd party DICOM Instrument
306601-8530-103
NA
NA
FORUM® Uni-directional DICOM file import license for 3rd party instruments (v3)
306601-8530-104
NA
NA
Large Server
Large Server
NA
NA
Medium-Small Server
Medium/Large Server
NA
NA
Medium-Small Server
Medium/Large Server
NA
NA
Small Server
Small Server
NA
NA
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Responses:
Responses are due no later than August 13, 2026, at 2:00PM EST via the SAM.gov portals. Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. Or provide your response no later than August 13, 2026, at 2:00PM EST to kalil.oneal@va.gov.
Post RFI Phase
Based on market research results, the RFP/RFQ may be made available on GSA and /or SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of interested parties to regularly monitor the SAM.gov for updates. The government will not provide hard copies of the solicitation once issued. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website and downloading the solicitation, its attachments, and any amendments from the internet site identified above when/if issued. All information regarding the procurement is provided herein, and no additional information shall be provided at this time.
