Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate/award a short-term sole-source contract to provide prescription eyeglasses and optician services. The contract will be for a period of 6 months, from 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026. The contractor will provide licensed opticians and applicable staff to measure and fit eligible Veterans at various locations, including the Spark M. Matsunaga Ambulatory Care Clinic and Daniel Kahikina Akaka VA Clinic. The contractor will also provide temporary space for optician services at other locations as needed. Key responsibilities include providing frame information and measurements, answering beneficiary questions, maintaining professional customer relations, and verifying eyeglass orders.
Some key points to consider:
• The contractor must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and be VetCert certified by the SBA if applicable.
• The contractor must provide a capability statement, including information on their socioeconomic status, experience, and qualifications.
• The contractor must meet the licensing/certification requirements of the State of Hawaii and/or American Territories.
• The contractor must have a contingency plan in place to ensure adequate coverage in the event of contractor sickness, vacations, or termination of employment.