VISN 6 eyeglasses fitting and supply

Pre-Solicitation Notice:

This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a commercial requirement for VISN 6 Eyeglasses for Veteran beneficiaries in Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 6) has a need for an ongoing program to provide eyeglasses to Veteran beneficiaries in eight (8) medical centers (Asheville VAMC, Beckley VAMC, Durham VAMC, Fayetteville VAMC, Hampton VAMC, Richmond VAMC, Salem VAMC and Salisbury). In addition, services will also be needed at Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) and Health Care Centers (HCC) that provide optical services. The VA currently operates CBOCs or HCCs; in Charlotte, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, and Morehead City. The Veterans Affairs Canteen, via a concessionaire agreement, will provide existing space within each VAMC, CBOC or HCC in order to provide services to eligible Veterans entitled to government provided eyeglasses and retail sales to the general public (VA employees, volunteers and visitors). Offeror's must possess all licenses, permits, accreditations and certificates as required by law, shall meet all Federal, State, and local fire and life safety codes and shall perform the required work in accordance with the American National Standard Requirements for Ophthalmic Lenses and Frames and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The NAICS Code for this requirement is 446130 Optical Goods Stores with a size standard of $19M. This acquisition is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. A Firm Fixed-Price Requirements type contract with a one (1) year base period and up to four (4) one (1) year option periods, to be exercised at the Government's discretion is contemplated under this solicitation. A formal Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation is included with this notice. Proposals are due by 1:00PM EST on September 3, 2013 unless changed by Amendment. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the website for downloading the solicitation and any amendments. Email/facsimile/telephonic requests for the solicitation will not be accepted. All inquiries should be directed in writing to the Contract Specialist (Contractor) Mr. Larry Lapp, at larry.lapp@va.gov. No hard copy solicitations will be provided. Solicitation documents may be obtained electronically at www.fbo.gov.