Scleral Contact Lenses

The solicitation for Scleral Contact Lenses under solicitation number W81K0026QA234 is issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the W40M MRC0 West office located at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026. The procurement is for specialized rigid gas permeable scleral lenses designed for military medical patients at the BAMC Optometry clinic who require vision correction beyond standard contact lenses due to corneal irregularities, severe dry eye, or complex astigmatism. Lenses must vault over the cornea, rest on the sclera, incorporate a preservative-free saline fluid reservoir, have high oxygen permeability, and be durable for one to three years. They must be compatible with multipurpose cleaning solutions and adhere to medical-grade standards. Deliverables include new fits and replacements in 16–17 mm and 18–19 mm sizes, with options for Hydra-PEG coating and SmartSight HOA technology. The contract is structured under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with a comprehensive delivery schedule extending through September 2031 via multiple option periods, each tied to specific CLINs. Transportation costs are the contractor’s responsibility, with delivery required to the designated receiving site at JBSA Fort Sam Houston. The Government will inspect and accept items at the destination upon arrival, and payment is contingent upon actual receipt and acceptance. The contractor must comply with a stringent set of regulatory and administrative requirements, including registration and active maintenance in the System for Award Management with no active exclusions, submission of SF 1449 forms with complete SAM UID and CAGE Code information, and adherence to FAR and DFARS clauses governing subcontracting restrictions, prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations, whistleblower protections, Buy American provisions, cybersecurity (prohibiting covered telecommunications equipment), and restrictions on procurement from the Xinjiang region and the Maduro regime. The evaluation process operates on a pass/fail model: proposals must achieve at least an Acceptable rating for technical capability and provide fair and reasonable pricing to be eligible for award, with selection following an all-or-none basis. Invoicing must be processed electronically via the WAWF system, using cost vouchers for labor-hour line items and Invoice 2-in-1 for fixed-price deliverables, with specified DoDAAC codes for payment routing. The contract includes an option to extend the term up to a maximum of 60 months, with prior notice requirements