6540--National Prescription Eyeglasses Manufacturing
| Agency: | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
|---|---|
| State: | Federal |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| FSC Category: |
|
| NAICS Category: |
|
| Set Aside: | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Due Date: | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Solicitation No: | 36C24125R0088 |
| Original Source: | Please Login to View Page |
| Contact information: | Please Login to View Page |
| Bid Documents: | Please Login to View Page |
Description
APEX Accelerators are an official government contracting resource for small businesses. Find your local APEX Accelerator (opens in new window) for free government expertise related to contract opportunities.
APEX Accelerators are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
The APEX Accelerators program was formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (opens in new window) (PTAP).
- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
- Original Published Date: Jun 30, 2025 04:24 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Jul 31, 2025 04:30 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Sep 29, 2025
-
Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Product Service Code: 6540 - OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
-
NAICS Code:
- 339115 - Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing
-
Place of Performance:
Department of Veterans Affairs Nationwide ,
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to solicit for prescription eyeglasses manufacturing services for eligible beneficiaries in quarter 4 of fiscal year 2025 (FY 25).
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has an ongoing program to provide prescription eyeglasses (both dress and safety) to eligible Veterans. The Contractor is to provide prescription eyeglass manufacturing and for beneficiaries of all sites of care detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) and their entire catchment areas (including outpatient clinics) within the VA. The solicitation does not include services for optician support.
This solicitation is set-aside for SBA certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB s).
Please be on notice, Quoters shall meet Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) requirements or fall under current NMR class waiver(s) which can be found at:
www.sba.gov/document/support-non-manufacturer-rule-class-waiver-list
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to establish ID/IQ contracts. This solicitation will result in multiple awards. The ID/IQ s will cover the entire nation. The contract performance period is for ten-years inclusive of a five-year base period and one, five-year option period.
Attached is the draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for your review and comments. Please submit questions or comments regarding the RFP by close of business 4:30PM EST on July 18, 2025.
NOTE: The Government is not seeking pricing at this time. Please do not include pricing in your response to this notice.
Please submit questions or comments regarding the RFP by close of business 4:30PM EST on July 18, 2025. Please ensure both Points of Contact (POC) are included on all correspondence. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted.
Presolicitation Notice POC s:
Jeremy J. Boston Contract Specialist Jeremy.Boston@va.gov
Jeremy J. Parker Contracting Officer Jeremy.Parker2@va.gov
- ONE VA CENTER
- TOGUS , ME 04330
- USA
- Jeremy J. Boston
- Jeremy.Boston@va.gov
- Phone Number Telephone inquiries NOT accepted.
- Jun 30, 2025 04:24 pm EDTPresolicitation (Original)
Related Document
| Aug 20, 2025 | [Special Notice (Original)] 6540--National Prescription Eyeglasses Manufacturing |
| Sep 11, 2025 | [Special Notice (Updated)] 6540--National Prescription Eyeglasses Manufacturing |
| Oct 1, 2025 | [Presolicitation (Updated)] 6540--National Prescription Eyeglasses Manufacturing |
| Oct 2, 2025 | [Presolicitation (Updated)] 6540--National Prescription Eyeglasses Manufacturing |
See Also
Follow Dapagliflozin Tablets Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID SPE2D2-26-R-0018 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Follow Progesterone Capsules Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID SPE2D2-26-R-0015 Related Notice SPE2D2-26-R-0015 Department/Ind.
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Due by 9/18/2026
Follow 65--SURVIVAL KIT,INDIVIDUA Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID SPE2DS26T414R Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Due by 9/15/2026
Follow 6505--Ticagrelor Tablets Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID 36E79726R0028 Related Notice 36E79726R0028 Department/Ind.
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Due by 9/17/2026