6540--National Prescription Eyeglasses Manufacturing
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24125R0088
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339115 Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Nationwide Department of Veterans Affairs
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to procure prescription eyeglasses manufacturing services for eligible veterans nationwide through multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts. The solicitation covers comprehensive eyeglass manufacturing including both dress and safety eyeglasses with various lens types (single vision, bifocal, trifocal, and progressive), frames, and specialty coatings across all VA sites of care and their catchment areas, excluding optician support services. Contractors must manufacture eyeglasses strictly according to prescriptions provided by VA clinic teams and comply with detailed specifications for frames, lens materials, and add-ons. The contract will have a ten-year performance period consisting of a five-year base period and one five-year option period. The original deadline for questions and comments on the draft RFP was July 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST, with the full solicitation expected in quarter 4 of fiscal year 2025, though an amendment indicates no additional questions will be accepted. The response deadline for the solicitation is September 19, 2025.
This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and potential contractors must meet Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) requirements or qualify under current NMR class waivers. The solicitation will result in multiple contract awards covering the entire United States, including both CONUS and OCONUS VA Medical Centers. While specific award values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase, the price schedule indicates extensive product variations with estimated quantities ranging from a few units to over 340,000 for certain lens types, suggesting a substantial procurement volume. The contract period spans from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2035, with provisions for economic price adjustments and annual reviews for technological advances. The comprehensive nature of the procurement encompasses complete eyeglasses, lens-only options, and various specialty treatments and materials to serve the nationwide veteran population.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
The purpose of this amendment is to respond to industry questions received in response to the draft RFP and to provide updates to industry regarding Prescription Eyeglasses Manufacturing for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
No questions will be accepted in response to this notice.
Review the attached documents for information.
Update #2 ·
Description PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to solicit for prescription eyeglasses manufacturing services for eligible beneficiaries in quarter 4 of fiscal year 2025 (FY 25). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has an ongoing program to provide prescription eyeglasses (both dress and safety) to eligible Veterans. The Contractor is to provide prescription eyeglass manufacturing and for beneficiaries of all sites of care detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) and their entire catchment areas (including outpatient clinics) within the VA. The solicitation does not include services for optician support. This solicitation is set-aside for SBA certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB s). Please be on notice, Quoters shall meet Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) requirements or fall under current NMR class waiver(s) which can be found at: www.sba.gov/document/support-non-manufacturer-rule-class-waiver-list The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to establish ID/IQ contracts. This solicitation will result in multiple awards. The ID/IQ s will cover the entire nation. The contract performance period is for ten-years inclusive of a five-year base period and one, five-year option period. Attached is the draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for your review and comments. Please submit questions or comments regarding the RFP by close of business 4:30PM EST on July 18, 2025. NOTE: The Government is not seeking pricing at this time. Please do not include pricing in your response to this notice. Please submit questions or comments regarding the RFP by close of business 4:30PM EST on July 18, 2025. Please ensure both Points of Contact (POC) are included on all correspondence. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Presolicitation Notice POC s: Jeremy J. Boston Contract Specialist Jeremy.Boston@va.gov Jeremy J. Parker Contracting Officer Jeremy.Parker2@va.gov
Update #1 ·
Description
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to solicit for prescription eyeglasses manufacturing services for eligible beneficiaries in quarter 4 of fiscal year 2025 (FY 25).
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has an ongoing program to provide prescription eyeglasses (both dress and safety) to eligible Veterans. The Contractor is to provide prescription eyeglass manufacturing and for beneficiaries of all sites of care detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) and their entire catchment areas (including outpatient clinics) within the VA. The solicitation does not include services for optician support.
This solicitation is set-aside for SBA certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB s).
Please be on notice, Quoters shall meet Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) requirements or fall under current NMR class waiver(s) which can be found at:
www.sba.gov/document/support-non-manufacturer-rule-class-waiver-list
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to establish ID/IQ contracts. This solicitation will result in multiple awards. The ID/IQ s will cover the entire nation. The contract performance period is for ten-years inclusive of a five-year base period and one, five-year option period.
Attached is the draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for your review and comments. Please submit questions or comments regarding the RFP by close of business 4:30PM EST on July 18, 2025.
NOTE: The Government is not seeking pricing at this time. Please do not include pricing in your response to this notice.
Please submit questions or comments regarding the RFP by close of business 4:30PM EST on July 18, 2025. Please ensure both Points of Contact (POC) are included on all correspondence. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted.
Presolicitation Notice POC s:
Jeremy J. Boston Contract Specialist Jeremy.Boston@va.gov
Jeremy J. Parker Contracting Officer Jeremy.Parker2@va.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24125R0088 0003.pdf | ||
| Questions and Answers - 36C24125R0088 Draft RFP 2.pdf | ||
| 36C24125R0088 0003_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment A - Price Schedule - National Prescription Eyeglasses.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| DRAFT - 36C24125R0088 v1.2.pdf | ||
| 36C24125R0088_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6540--National Prescription Eyeglasses Manufacturing | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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