Optical Fabrication Lab Consumables

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is soliciting quotations for consumables compatible with Satisloh optical equipment to support its Optical Fabrication Lab. The procurement covers specialized laboratory supplies including suction rings, protective caps, beam formers, polishing compounds, filters, UV lamps, and various other consumable components necessary for ophthalmic eyewear manufacturing. Key contract requirements include providing consumables with manufacturer warranties, maintaining adequate stock levels, delivering products within seven business days of each order, and providing immediate notification of product recalls or backorders. Offerors will be evaluated on technical compatibility of proposed consumables with existing Satisloh equipment and pricing, with the government reserving the right to select quotes providing the best overall value. The original deadline of October 30, 2025 was extended through Amendment 0001 to November 10, 2025, and further extended through Amendment 0002 to November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST.

Amendment 0002 removed the small business set-aside designation, allowing all qualified vendors to compete for this solicitation. The Optical Fabrication Lab anticipates annual production of 75,000 to 150,000 pairs of ophthalmic eyewear, with the contract performance period running from November 3, 2025 through November 2, 2026. The price list identifies approximately 82 specific consumable items required for various Satisloh equipment components including ART-Blockers, VFT-Orbit generators, DUO-flex polishers, and an MX380-Anti-Reflective Coating center. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. The place of performance is located in Boise, Idaho, with the Optical Fabrication Lab requiring regular deliveries of consumable supplies throughout the contract period.