36C25623Q0223 PRE.docx

SUBJECT*

Optometrist(s) and Ophthalmology Health Technician (for SLVHCS)

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice

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Presolicitation Notice

Pre Sol Notice Solicitation is being released on or around December 22, 2022 NOTE: Previously posted - Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice (SRC) 36C25622Q1623 THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR QUOTES AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Quotes will be due January 20, 2023.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care Systems (SLVHCS), in New Orleans, is setting aside 100% for SDVOSBs that can provide Optometrists and Ophthalmic Health Technicians/Certified Ophthalmic Assistants. The staff must meet the licensing/certification requirements. The State(s) included in this contact is/are Louisiana. A contingency plan shall be in place to insure adequate contractor coverage (licensed/certified staff) in the event of contractor sickness, vacations, termination of employment etc. When the staff is selected by the contractor, the CO and facility Clinical COR will have discretion on the selected applicant regarding the person having suitable experience, qualifications, training and security clearance to meet the workload at the location. The staff must successfully complete the vendor and VA background requirements, new employee orientation to VA procedures, and mandatory training requirements. If any of these areas are deficient, the contract staff shall be unable to work at the VA location. Contractor staff performing on site at a VA facility shall always dress in a professional manner and wear appropriate identification in the performance of their duties and while on Government Facility Grounds. The duty hours and locations are in the below tables.

The proposed Contract will be a Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

The anticipated period of performance for this requirement is five (5) years from date of award. Please note: the start date depends on completion of credentialing & privileging (to include VETPRO) and initiated background investigation. Seeking highly qualified staff that will not involve airfare travel to minimize costs, especially as the VA is seeking more long-term coverage, until they are able to recruit full-time VA staff (preferred but not mandatory that they be local).

LOCATION and POSITIONS:

New Orleans, LA 70119 2080 hours/1 FTE

Baton Rouge, LA 70809 2080 hours/1 FTE

New Orleans, LA 70119

4160 hours/2 FTE

Baton Rouge, LA 70809 2080 hours/1 FTE

DUTY HOURS:

Except federal holidays

NOTE: The NAICS code is 561320, Temporary Help Services, applies and the Size Standard is $30.0 Million.

All interested parties are reminded to be “current” with their registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/content/home and be registered as a certified SDVOSB in www.vip.gov in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts.

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