6515--VISN 8 Eyeglass Bridge

Contract 36C24826D0047 is a short-term, fixed-price Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) bridge contract awarded to P.D.S. Consultants Inc., a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The contract has a total award value of $4,994,652.70 and a performance period from September 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. This four-month bridge was established on a sole-source basis under 38 U.S.C. § 8127(c) and VAAR 819.7008 to ensure continuity of patient care and prevent service disruptions while the Department of Veterans Affairs finalizes a national consolidated acquisition for optician services. The scope of work involves the manufacturing of approximately 64,444 prescription dress and safety eyeglasses and the provision of onsite optician fitting services across seven VA medical centers within VISN 8, located in Florida and Puerto Rico. All materials must comply with the Buy American Act, and services must adhere to VHA Directive 2008-070 and 39 CFR 17.149. Pricing was determined to be fair and reasonable based on historical data from the incumbent contractor, who has provided these services since 2017. The contract is managed by the Network Contracting Office 8 in Tampa, Florida, with Todd Pappas serving as the primary Contracting Officer.