6540--Interim Prescription Eyeglasses and Optician Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) - FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) to the incumbent P.D.S. Consultants. The contract will be from 08/28/2022 10/27/2022 with 3 one-month option periods under NAICS code 339115. The vendor shall continue providing Prescription Eyeglasses and Optician Services in support of the New England region Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 1. P.D.S. Consultants has been providing us with these supplies and services since 2015 and we are in the process of putting a long-term contract vehicle in place. This action will result in a firm-fixed-price service contract. Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, does not apply, and Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, applies. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; and is posted in accordance with FAR 6.305(b) posted within 30 days after contract award. This contract will be awarded by 08/19/2022. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal and facsimile responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. All interested parties are reminded to be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. No telephone calls will be accepted.