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6540--National Prescription Eyeglasses Manufacturing
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This contract represents a consolidation effort by the Department of Veterans Affairs to procure national prescription eyeglasses manufacturing services tailored exclusively for eligible veterans across all VA medical centers and outpatient clinics nationwide, including both CONUS and OCONUS locations. The acquisition employs a multiple-award, firm-fixed price with economic price adjustment Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract structure designed for a ten-year performance period, comprising a five-year base term and a five-year option. It specifically excludes optician services, which will be contracted separately to mitigate organizational conflicts of interest. The procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under the VA Rule of Two and aligns with NAICS code 339115 (Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract aims to enhance standardization, efficiency, and quality by consolidating scattered VISN-level contracts into a streamlined national approach, with a combined $2 billion ceiling across awards. Key regulatory and compliance provisions govern the contract, including adherence to the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act, with no exceptions for foreign purchases. The Nonmanufacturer Rule applies, requiring offerors to either manufacture the products or hold applicable SBA class waivers. The evaluation for award will follow a best-value trade-off process emphasizing non-price factors significantly more than price, conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15 and VAAR procedures. Electronic invoicing through the Tungsten Network and mandatory use of specific order management systems like 4-Sight are required to ensure operational consistency. Multiple contractors will receive awards, facilitating orderly delivery across widespread geographic sites, with contractor compliance monitored via government inspections primarily from origin and acceptance at destination VA facilities. The solicitation process includes an Industry Day and is anticipated to solicit proposals in late 2025 following FAR clause updates and VA deviations to standardize terms. Communication with the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer must reference the solicitation number, and no pricing submissions are requested during the presolicitation phase.
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Contract Value
$10,000Place of Performance
Nationwide VA Medical Centers and their entire catchment areas (including outpatient clinics), MESet-Aside
Awardee
ACCU-LAB OF ILLINOIS, INC.Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
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