CP2026-04 Raw Material Optical Lens.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Raw Material Lens Blanks for Prescription Eyeglass Manufacturing (Market Research Only – Not a Solicitation)

1. Purpose

This Sources Sought Notice is issued for market research purposes only to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying raw material optical lens blanks used in the manufacturing of prescription eyeglasses.

This notice does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses will assist the Government in determining industry capability, supply chain availability, and potential set-aside decisions.

2. Background

The Government operates an optical manufacturing facility that produces prescription eyewear for federal customers. To support ongoing production, the Government requires a reliable supply of raw lens blanks in various materials, indices, diameters, and base curves.

The Government is seeking information from vendors who manufacture or distribute semi-finished and finished lens blanks suitable for surfacing, edging, coating, and finishing operations.

3. Required Product

SEE ATTACHMENT “LENS PRICING SHEET”

3.1 Additional Materials

Vendors may identify other raw lens materials they are capable of supplying that support prescription lens manufacturing.

4. Requested Information from Industry

4.1 Company Information

• Company name

• Address

• Point of contact (name, phone, email)

• UEI and CAGE Code

• Business size (Large, Small, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.)

4.2 Capabilities Statement

• Description of lens blank products offered

• Manufacturing or distribution capabilities

• Ability to meet ANSI Z80.1 and other optical standards

• Production capacity and scalability

• Quality control processes

• Ability to support high-volume, recurring orders

4.3 Product Information

• See attachment “Lens Pricing Shee”

4.4 Delivery and Logistics

• Standard lead times

• Minimum order quantities

• Shipping capabilities

• Ability to support multiple delivery locations

• Delivery Location FCI Butner – Medium II UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries 2 Old NC HWY 75 Butner, NC 27509

4.5 Pricing Information

Provide pricing on attachment “Lens Pricing Sheet”

Provide price breaks for various quantities (if applicable)

5. Submission Instructions

Responses shall be submitted electronically on the attachment “Lens Pricing Sheet”:

Chad Privett

Chad.privett2@usdoj.gov

Subject Line: Sources Sought Response – Raw Material Lens

Response Deadline:

June 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

6. Disclaimer

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government. Responses are voluntary and will not be returned. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this notice.