Inactive

AMENDMENT TO: VISN 6 Prescription Eyeglasses and Optician Services Solicitation 36C24622R0031 to clarify answers to Questions from Offerors and extend the due date for submissions.

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14)

Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Page 4 of 4 Presolicitation Notice This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a commercial requirement for VISN 6 Eyeglasses for Veteran beneficiaries in Virgi... Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Page 4 of 4 Presolicitation Notice This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a commercial requirement for VISN 6 Eyeglasses for Veteran beneficiaries in Virginia and North Carolina. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 6) has a need for an ongoing program to provide prescription eyeglasses and optician services to Veteran beneficiaries in seven (7) medical centers (Asheville VAMC, Durham VAMC, Fayetteville VAMC, Hampton VAMC, Richmond VAMC, Salem VAMC and Salisbury VAMC). In addition, services will also be needed at Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) and Health Care Centers (HCC) that provide optical services. The VA will provide existing space within each VAMC, CBOC or HCC in order to provide services to eligible Veterans entitled to government provided eyeglasses. Offerors must possess all licenses, permits, accreditations and certificates as required by law, shall meet all Federal, State, and local fire and life safety codes and shall perform the required work in accordance with the standards set forth in the current edition of American Standards Institute (ANSI) for Ophthalmic Lenses Recommendation: ANSI Z80.1 or latest edition and in accordance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The NAICS Code for this requirement is 339115 Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,000 employees. This acquisition is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set aside. Under this solicitation a Firm Fixed-Price Requirements type contract with one (1) five-year base period and one (1) five-year option period (for a total of 10 contract years), to be exercised at the Government s discretion, is contemplated. A formal Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation is anticipated to be released in August of 2022. This date is subject to change. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the website for announcement and downloading the solicitation and any amendments. Email/facsimile/telephonic requests for the solicitation will not be accepted. All inquiries should be directed in writing to the Contract Specialist Ms. Wyona Davis, at wyona.davis@va.gov. No hard copy solicitations will be provided. Solicitation documents may be obtained electronically at www.SAM.gov under Contract Opportunities.