SAM #36C24126Q0406

Sole Source Interim Contract for Prescription Eyeglasses and Optician Services at New England VA Medical Centers (VISN 1)

This opportunity concerns a short-term, sole source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs for prescription eyeglasses and optician services across New England VA Medical Centers (VISN 1): - The contract will be awarded to P.D.S. Consultants Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) - Scope includes manufacturing and delivery of dress and safety prescription eyeglasses, plus onsite optician fitting services for eligible veterans - Coverage spans all VA Medical Centers and clinics in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island - The contract is a 4-month interim solution (June 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026) to ensure uninterrupted service until a national consolidated acquisition is implemented - Estimated contract value is $4.3 million - NAICS code is 339115 (Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing) - This is a statutory sole source under 41 USC §3304(a)(5) and 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), implemented by FAR 6.302-5 - No specific part numbers or quantities are listed; the opportunity is not open for competition, but capability statements may be submitted for market research - Key delivery and service locations include major VA Medical Centers and clinics throughout New England - Contracting offices are located in Togus, ME and West Haven, CT

Description

NOTICE OF THE INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO P.D.S. Consultants Inc. (UEI QJCRZEEDJNC8) 3801 Bishop LN, Louisville, Kentucky, 40218, UNITED STATES. Response Due Date: May 19, 2026, by 4:00PM (EST) NOTICE OF THE INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE SYNOPSIS Network Contract Office 1, Procurement Office East on behalf of The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 01, All VA Medical Centers in New England intends to award a firm-fixed contract with a 4-month base to P.D.S. Consultants Inc. from 06/01/2026 09/30/2026 to provide prescription eyeglasses and optician services throughout VISN 1. The proposed procurement is for products for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) for this requirement is 339115. All responsible sources that feel they should be considered qualified to provide the above-mentioned products may submit a response to this notice (by the response due date shown above) to Divianna.Mathurin@va.gov. The information provided shall include detailed (and relevant) documentation to allow the government to perform adequate market research and make a proper determination. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

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