VA VISN 20 OFL Lenses BPA RFQ

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VISN 20) is soliciting quotes for a multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to supply ophthalmic lenses for veterans' eyeglasses. The solicitation seeks to award two or more BPAs to manufacturer suppliers of lenses, with a comprehensive requirement for single vision, bifocal, trifocal, and progressive adaptive lenses across various materials and coatings. Key evaluation criteria will include past performance and pricing, with the government reserving the right to make awards based on best overall value. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and demonstrate ability to maintain 95% lens availability, respond to orders within one business day, and deliver lenses within two business days. The initial solicitation was posted on March 12, 2025, with a response deadline of March 21, 2025, and an amendment extending the submission timeline was released on March 17, 2025.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category and will be performed at the VA VISN 20 Optical Fabrication Lab located in Boise, Idaho. The BPA will have a five-year performance period from April 11, 2025, to April 10, 2030, with anticipated annual lens demand ranging from 30,000 to 82,600 units across various lens types and materials. Individual order limits are established at up to $3,000,000 for Contracting Officers and $250,000 for Ordering Officers. The demand history suggests a consistent annual requirement for lenses, including CR-39, Poly, Crown Glass, and Trivex materials with various refractive indices. Vendors will be required to provide detailed material and price lists, with the opportunity for bilateral modifications to adjust pricing and offerings throughout the contract period. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 339115 (Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing) and PSC Category 6540 (Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies).