Prescription Safety Eyewear

The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services division, is procuring occupational prescription safety eyewear and related accessories to support worker health and safety operations at the National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, Iowa. The contractor must provide all materials and delivery services with unit pricing that encompasses the complete scope of work required. The government will award a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with firm-fixed-price delivery orders, and prospective contractors should monitor www.sam.gov for the full solicitation release and any subsequent amendments. While this pre-solicitation notice does not specify detailed evaluation criteria, contractors must submit quotes by the deadline indicated in the forthcoming request for quote. Interested parties are responsible for regularly checking the SAM website to ensure they do not miss critical deadline updates or solicitation modifications.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualifying small business entities. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any current contractors or provide specific budget ranges or anticipated award values. No specific numerical details regarding quantities of eyewear units or service timelines are disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 339115 (Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing) and PSC code 6540 (Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies), indicating the specialized nature of the required goods. Small businesses meeting the size standards for this industry classification and capable of fulfilling occupational safety eyewear supply requirements should prepare to submit proposals once the formal solicitation is released.