Amendment 0001 - 36C25226Q0156_0001 - Optical Dispensing Services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and CBOC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking qualified vendors to provide optical dispensing services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The services encompass optical dispensing operations, including eyeglass fittings, frame reuse management, and patient care instruction for veteran beneficiaries. This Amendment 0001 addresses vendor questions and provides clarifications regarding the solicitation requirements, specifically detailing the two-stage fitting process: an initial measurement fitting when eyeglasses are ordered and a follow-up fitting to ensure proper alignment and compliance with established standards. Opticians will be responsible for providing eyeglass care instructions to veterans and will require waiver documentation when veterans elect to reuse frames. The deadline for proposal submission is January 16, 2026, with the solicitation number 36C25226Q0156.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to certified small business concerns. The previous incumbent contractor operated under contract number 36C25220D0062, which vendors can reference through the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) for contextual information about the contract scope and historical performance requirements. The solicitation does not specify an explicit award value or budget range in the amendment document. Performance will be provided at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and its associated CBOCs, serving the veteran population throughout the service network's geographic area. While the original contract performance end date noted in the amendment is December 29, 2025, the current solicitation posted on January 8, 2026 indicates an updated contract period aligned with current procurement timelines.