6515--Corneal Esthesiometer Unit

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract for a 3-month base period with Brill Pharmaceuticals USA Corporation for two Corneal Esthesiometer V.2 units. The units must provide true non-contact corneal sensitivity testing, deliver quantitative and standardized multi-level stimulation, and include an integrated Electronic Positioning System. The devices must be new, fully functional, and covered under the manufacturer's two-year warranty. The contractor must be an authorized distributor of the proposed system. Some key features of the Corneal Esthesiometer V.2 units include: • Non-contact corneal sensitivity testing using precisely controlled air pulse stimuli • Quantitative and standardized multi-level stimulation • Integrated Electronic Positioning System with a camera and infrared LED alignment • Fully portable and handheld with optional slit lamp mounting capability • No external computer, software, or network or data transfer interfaces required • No calibration or routine maintenance needed, aside from normal cleaning • Repeatable performance for preclinical research evaluating corneal nerve damage and response to therapeutic interventions