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Low Vision Aids -- Talking Products

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VA-SNOTE-030213-001Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to award contracts specifically for low vision aids that include talking products. It has been noted that currently, all available talking products originate from China, prompting a request for information on similar products manufactured in countries other than China. This request aims to identify alternative sources for these assistive devices to possibly diversify procurement options. The contract solicitation, identified by the number VA-SNOTE-030213-001, was posted on February 13, 2003, through the Nac Federal Supply Schedule managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The office handling this contract is based in Hines, Illinois. No specific set-aside or NAICS code details are provided, and the place of performance remains unspecified. Interested parties are encouraged to respond promptly with relevant information regarding non-China made talking low vision aids to support the Department’s procurement activities.

General Info

Department of Veterans Affairs seeks non-China made talking low vision aids for procurement diversification.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Nac Federal Supply Schedule (36F797)

NAICS

339115 - Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing

Place of Performance

IL

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PostedFeb 13

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Nac Federal Supply Schedule (36F797)

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OfficeHINES, IL, 60141, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Nac Federal Supply Schedule (36F797)

Office AddressHINES, IL, 60141, USA

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is going to award contracts for low vision aids. We have been informed that all talking products are made in China. This is a request for information about talking products that are made in countries other than China. Please, respond ASAP.

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