The University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science (WOVS) intends to award a single source contract to VR Magic to supply 4 slit lamp biomicroscopes to equip the virtual reality simulation laboratory.
This is an advanced Notice indicating to the supplier community that UW intends to award a contract for these goods to a pre-identified supplier. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date of this notice, a statement of specifications that, at a minimum, equals or exceeds the stated requirements set out in this Notice, the competitive requirements of the University are considered to have been met. Following notification to any suppliers not successful in demonstrating that their statement of specifications meets the requirements set out in this Notice, the contract may then be awarded to the pre-identified supplier.
SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: The VR Magic Slit Lamp Simulator is the only known suitable system that would integrate with existing VR Magc simulation technology that is tailored to eye care professionals.
The University of Waterloo aims to continuously elevate the teaching and learning experience in order to be competitive for the best students in the country, and offer the new standard in optometric education.
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Suppliers who consider their equipment fully compliant and available may submit a statement of specifications, in writing, to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice.
The statement of specifications must unequivocally demonstrate how the supplier meets these advertised requirements.
