VA250-17-R-1170-00001000.docx

VISN 10 Eyeglass Dispensary Services VA250-17-R-1170 A00001

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

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11/2016) is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

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RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes r eference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240 To all Offerors/Bidders

VA250-17-R-1170

01-29-2018

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583-3680160-285-827200-2692 0100652CA

X One See the attached continuation of Block 14.

Jared Tritle Contracting Officer Continuation of Block 14

The purpose of this amendment to Request for Proposals (RFP) VA250-17-R-1170 is to make the following changes:

1) Provide answers to questions provided to the Contracting Officer within the time frame previously established with the publication of RFP VA250-17-R-1170. See the attached Word document S06- VA250-17-R-1170 Questions _ Answers.docx. As a result of the answers provided by the Government, there have been changes to the Performance Work Statement and Price/Cost Schedule. Please reference the column labeled “Action Taken to RFP” for details of changes made as a result of the questions asked.

2) Revise Section B.6, SCOPE paragraph to include the Indy West VA Clinic. Offerors shall apply the revised Section B.6, SCOPE included in this amendment when developing their proposals.

3) Revise Section B.6, SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE TASKS to include specific language regarding the required times contractor shall have a physical presence performing services under this RFP. Offerors shall apply the revised Section B.6, SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE TASKS included in this amendment when developing their proposals.

4) Replace in its entirety Attachment S02- Proposed Price_Cost Schedule.xlsx with the attached S02- Proposed Price_Cost Schedule Amendment 1.xlsx. The replacement is necessary to include Indy West VA Clinic pricing. Offerors shall use the amended Price/Cost Schedule to submit their pricing.

All other terms, conditions, and requirements are unchanged. Proposal due date and time has not changed as a result of this amendment and shall be submitted by the due date and time established in the original publication of the RFP.

Any additional questions submitted after the publication of the amendment shall not be answered unless the Contracting Officer has determined it is essential and necessary for the Government to receive responsive and/or competitive proposals.

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE TASKS

Under the performance of this contract, the Government requires the following tasks:

· Contractor shall fit Veterans with proper frame style for Veteran and prescription.

· Contractor shall determine the pupillary distance (P.D.), segment height and/or optical center (OC) height.

· Contractor shall troubleshoot any optical issues before sending the Veteran back to the eye clinic

· Contractor shall fit and adjust glasses for Veterans.

· Contractor shall perform minor repairs on glasses, i.e. nose pads, screws and adjustments.

· Contractor shall educate Veterans on the advantages and disadvantages of different segment styles.

· Contractor shall be required to obtain access to the VA’s ROE and enter patient measurements into the system. Contractor shall ensure that all information needed to fabricate the eyewear is included in the ROE.

· Contractor shall use the VA’s ROE unless it is not available. In those cases the contractor shall fax orders to the VISN 10/12 Optical Laboratory daily. Every faxed order shall include a cover sheet, location and account number if not using the ROE system.

· Contractor shall not batch orders for more than one (1) day.

· Contractor shall be able to provide completed eyewear for sale to individuals not entitled to eyeglasses, family members, and/or hospital staff.

· Contractor awarded this contract shall enter into an agreement with the Veteran Canteen Service for sale of goods on government property. This agreement shall include a 12% commission payment on retail sales to the Veteran Canteen Service.

· Contractor shall not attempt to “upgrade” eyewear by selling unauthorized add ons. If a Veteran is eligible for eyewear, he/she must choose from the collection provided from the VISN 10/12 Optical Lab.

· Contractor shall have a physical presence providing dispensary services any time the eye clinic which is being supported is open seeing patients. This is typically 8:00am EDT to 4:30pm EDT Monday through Friday. Typically, an additional two (2) Saturdays a month each location is open for a half day 8:00am EDT to 12:00pm EDT, with an occasional third Saturday open for a half day 8:00am EDT to 12:00pm EDT, and sometimes a fourth Saturday open for a half day 8:00am EDT to 12:00pm EDT.

SCOPE

VISN 10 intends to enter into one or more contracts with a contractor(s) clearly outlining the contractors’ obligations regarding ordering and dispensing eyewear to Veterans within the framework of established VA guidelines and practices.

The sites covered by this requirement shall include:

Southern Tier

Northern Tier

Veterans Health Indiana 1481 West 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-2803

John D. Dingell VA Medical Center 4646 John R Street Detroit, MI 48201-1916

VA Northern Indiana Health Care System Fort Wayne Campus 2121 Lake Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46805-5100

VA Ann Arbor Health Care System 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2303

VA Northern Indiana Health Care System Marion Campus 1700 East 38th Street Marion, IN 46953-4568

Toledo VA Outpatient Clinic 3333 Glendale Avenue Toledo, OH 43614

St. Joseph County VA Clinic (SJCVAC) 1540 Trinity Place Mishawaka, IN 46545

Battle Creek VA Medical Center 5500 Armstrong Road Battle Creek, MI 49037-7314

Indy West VA Clinic 3850 Shore Drive, Suite 203 Indianapolis, IN 46254

Wyoming VA Healthcare Center 5838 Metro Way, SW Wyoming, MI 49519

Aleda E. Lutz Medical Center 1500 Weiss Street Saginaw, MI 48602-5251