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6540--Continuity of Eyeglass Services during transition

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36C25021Q0046Federal

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 10, plans to enter into a sole source contract with PDS Consultants Inc. to maintain continuity of eyeglass manufacturing and dispensing services. This contract covers services for VA Medical Centers, VA Ambulatory Care Centers, and Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Ohio during a transition period from October 17, 2020, to November 30, 2020. The transition involves transferring manufacturing to the optical lab and dispensing to a new contractor, with PDS Consultants Inc. continuing service in the interim to ensure no disruption to veterans' eyeglass needs. The contract work aligns with NAICS code 339115 and adheres to the stipulated schedule in the Statement of Work. The procurement is conducted under 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), which authorizes sole source contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold when necessary. Although this is not a competitive solicitation, other firms that believe they can fulfill the requirements may submit a written notice to the Contracting Officer within three calendar days of the synopsis publication, providing evidence demonstrating their ability to meet the contract needs. The decision to maintain the sole source contract with PDS Consultants Inc. will rest solely with the Government. If no other responses are received, negotiations will proceed exclusively with PDS Consultants Inc. The point of contact for this contract is Gina P. Crank at the VA Ambulatory Care Center in Columbus, Ohio.

General Info

Veterans Affairs sole source contract with PDS Consultants for eyeglass services in Ohio, Oct-Nov 2020.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

339115 - Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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NONE

Documents

36C25021Q0046 - Continuity of Eyeglass Services Transition

2 pages · special-notice

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PostedOct 6

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Contacts

Gina P CrankGina P. Crank

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, under 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with PDS Consultants Inc. This sole source is needed to ensure continuity of services during the transition of the manufacturing component to our optical lab and the dispensary component to a new contractor. PDS Consultants Inc. will continue to provide eyeglass manufacturing and/or dispensing services in support of NCO 10 - Ohio eyeglass needs for VA Medical Centers, VA Ambulatory Care Center (VA ACC) and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC's) for the period of October 17, 2020 to November 30, 2020. Dispensing and/or Fabrication of prescription eyeglasses shall be in accordance with the proposed schedule identified in the Statement of Work. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339115. The Government believes that PDS Consultants Inc. is the only provider that can continue to satisfy the agency requirements during this transition period ; therefore, the Government intends to proceed with a sole source for the dispensing and/or fabrication of prescription eyeglasses. This procurement is being conducted under 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c) - Sole Source Contracts for Contracts Above Simplified Acquisition Threshold. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within three (3) calendar days from the date of publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information can be sent to the Contracting Officer, VA Ambulatory Care Center, 420 N. James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219-1834 or emailed to contact@example.gov. Responses received will be evaluated, however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the VA Network Contracting Office 10 will proceed with the sole source negotiation with PDS Consultants Inc.