65--VISN 7 Eyeglasses Contract (VA-19-00073562) NOTICE OF CANCELLATION

The contract involves the provision of prescription eyeglasses for Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 7, encompassing locations across Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. The contractor is required to supply eyewear at firm-fixed prices that cover all parts, materials, labor, delivery, and manufacturing per pair, with an estimated annual volume of 128,800 pairs for eligible veterans. Services also include optician support at specified VISN 7 locations. All eyeglasses must be fabricated strictly according to prescriptions issued by authorized VA personnel, with no alterations or substitutions permitted without prior written consent. The items supplied must be new and meet the full requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement. This procurement is a negotiated, firm-fixed-price contract set aside exclusively for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), under NAICS code 339115 for Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing. The government plans to award a single contract based on a best value evaluation, allowing tradeoffs between cost and technical factors to select the most advantageous offer. The solicitation was anticipated for release on August 8, 2019, with vendors instructed to adhere to submission guidelines and direct any inquiries to the designated VA contact within five days of issuance. Payment will be made for services as used, emphasizing adherence to precise prescription fulfillment and comprehensive service provisions.