Q -- VISUAL ACUITY SCREENING

This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the Format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Proposals are being N4446672701B50 is issued as a request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19. This solicitation is ONE HUNDRED PERCENT SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. NAICS 621320. TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY, NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE, KINGS BAY, GA. REQUIRES THE SERVICES TO PROVIDE A VISUAL ACUITY SCREENING AND BASIC; FRAME, LENSES AND SIDE SHIELDS FOR TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY (TRF) EMPLOYEES ON THE SIGHT CONSERVATION PROGRAM. THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE A COMPLETE VISUAL ACUITY SCREENING/EYE EXAMINATION, PERFORMED BY A LICENSED OPTOMETRIST (IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS) INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GENERAL EYE HEALTH AND GLAUCOMA SCREENING. TRAVEL DISTANCE FOR NEEDED EXAMS, FITTINGS, ISSUE AND REPAIR TO SAFETY PRESCRIPTION EYEWEAR MUST BE AVAILABLE WITHIN A RANGE NOT-TO-EXCEED TEN (10) MILES FROM TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY. DISTANCE MUST BE CONTROLLED TO REDUCE LOST DUTY TIME AND PREVENT THE INCURRANCE OF ADDITIONAL TRAVEL AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT EACH EXAM WILL REQUIRE MULTIPLE VISITS NOT ONLY FOR THE EXAM, BUT ALSO FOR FITTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS. FAILURE TO LIMIT DISTANCE WOULD SIGNIFICANTLY IMPAIR PERFORMANCE OF MISSION ESSENTIAL OPERATIONS. A 10-DAY TURN-AROUND TIME FOR GLASSES RECEIPT IS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS AS WELL AS MISSION CAPABILITIES. AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES WILL POSSESS A VISUAL ACUITY SCREENING AUTHORIZATION FORM, PROVIDED AND SIGNED BY SPECIFIED EMPLOYEES IN THE TRF SAFETY OFFICE (A SAMPLE AUTHORIZATION WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AWARD AS WELL AS A SIGNATURE LIST). THE AUTHORIZATION WILL HAVE AN ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND BE PROVIDED TO THE CONTRACTOR AT THE TIME OF AN APPROVED VENDOR THROUGH THE SAFETY OFFICE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE THE PROPER EYE SIZE, BRIDGE SIZE, TEMPLE LENGHTS, INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE AND SEGMENT HEIGHTS. THERE ARE NO PROVISIONS UNDER THIS CONTRACT FOR OVERSIZED, PHOTO GREY, TRANSITION OR PROGRESSIVE LENSES. OVERSIZED LENSES ARE AUTHORIZED, ONLY, WHEN ?MEDICALLY NECESSARY? AND WILL BE ANNOTATED ON THE PRESCRIPTION. A PERMANENT TINT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR ANY EMPLOYEE, DUE TO SHIFT WORK POTENTIAL. ELIGIBILITY FOR AN EXAM IS DEFINED AS (1) AN EMPLOYEE IDENTIFIED BY NAVMEDCLINKBY AS HAVING A PRESCRIPTION CHANGE OR (2)AN EMPLOYEE WHO HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY AN OPTOMETRIST/OPHTHALMOLOGIST IN 2 YEARS. PERSONNEL WITH SCRATCHED LENSES, BROKEN FRAMES, MISSING SCREWS OR LOST GLASSES WILL BE EVALUATED BY THE SAFETY OFFICE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. THE CONTRACT WILL INCLUDE REPAIR. EITHER THE SAFETY OFFICE (LIMITED TO SCREW REPLACEMENT AND SIDE SHIELD ATTACHEMENT WHEN THE PROPER ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE) OR THE CONTRACTOR WILL MAKE REPAIRS. REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT, UNDER WARRANTY, ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. EMPLOYEES WILL BE ADVISED TO REUSE THEIR FRAMES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF DETERIORATION IS EXCESSIVE, AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME IS OBVIOUSLY QUESTIONABLE, NEW FRAMES WILL BE AUTHORIZED. EMPLOYEES WILL MAKE THEIR OWN APPOINTMENTS AND PLAN THEM WITH THEIR SUPERVISORS APPROVAL TO MINIMIZE WORK LOAD INTERRUPTIONS. APPOINTMENTS SCHEDULED FOR DAY SHIFT EMPLOYEES, WORKING A REGULAR 8-HOUR DAY, ARE RECOMMENDED FOR 1430 HRS. EXCEPT FOR WHEN THE WORKLOAD PERMITS OTHERWISE. REUEST THAT THE AWARD INCLUDE MINIMAL OPERATIONAL HOURS OF 10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY TO ACCOMMODATE EMPLOYEE AVAILABILITY. THE CONTRACTOR WILL FAX THE PRESCRIPTION/RECEIPT TO GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT WHO WILL ENTER THE INFORMATION INTO THE DATABASE AND FORWARD THE ORIGINAL TO NAVMEDCLINKBY OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH FOR THE EMPLOYEE RECORDS AND RECONCILE STATEMENTS WITH THE COMPTROLLER FOR PAYMENT PURPOSES.) THE PRESCRIPTION/RECEPT WILL CLEARLY INDICATE THE INDIVIDUAL CHARGES FOR FRAMES, LENSES AND SIDE SHIELDS. THE CONTRACTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FRAMES AND LENSES ARE ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED AND HAVE PERMANENTLY MOUNTED SIDE SHIELDS. QUANTITY: 450 EACH. PERIOD OF SERVICE: 28 SEP 2007 THRU 27 SEP 2008. The following Provisions apply: 52.204-7 Contractor Registration; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and Citing: 52.204-7, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration; 52.232-36 Payment Third Party. 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisition Of Commercial items, and Citing:252.225-7001. Offers are Due by close of business on 17 SEP 2007 and may be faxed to 912-573-2659 or email to nina.miller@navy.mil (See Numbered Note 1)