Intermediate Low Vision Clinic

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Stars & Stripes Healthcare Network (VISN 4) intends to award a contract for the services of a Low Vision Optometrist and Low Vision Therapist in support of an Intermediate Low Vision Clinic to perform the requirements of this proposed contract. "Contract Low Vision Optometrist" is defined as a Board Certified Optometrist who possesses a full and unrestricted license to practice in the Sate of Pennsylvania. "Contract Low Vision Specialist," will have specialized skills and training in low vision evaluation and training. The following procedures will be performed, but not limited to; comprehensive clinical low vision examination, fraction, evaluation of optical devices, assessment for activities of daily living needs, and adapted aids and rehabilitation teaching services. The period of performance will be September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009 with two one year option periods. The total period of performance to include all options will be September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2011. The requirement is for the Contractor to provide these services at both the Contractor's facility and the local VA Pittsburgh Hospital. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is is 621320 and the size standard is $6.5 million in average annual receipts for the last three fiscal years. This will be an IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) Firm Fixed unit price contract. The solicitation for this procurement will be posted on or about May 29, 2008.