6540--VISN 1 Optical IDIQ

The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to issue a solicitation for a contract titled VISN 1 Optical IDIQ, aimed at providing eyeglasses fabrication and optician services across all VA hospitals and outpatient clinics within the VISN 1 region, which includes facilities in New England and parts of Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) arrangement for a period of five years, with a focus on service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and will encompass multiple locations with exact delivery points specified in individual orders. The procurement will follow FAR regulations, with the solicitation anticipated to be released within three to six weeks, and proposals due approximately 30 days after issuance. All documents and updates will be posted electronically on sam.gov, and interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate. The contract aims to streamline the provision of optical services to eligible veterans, ensuring timely and efficient delivery across the designated facilities. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Contract Specialist Divianna Mathurin.