Bridge Eyeglass Contract
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 09, has awarded a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) sole source bridge contract to P.D.S. Consultants, Inc. for prescription eyeglass manufacturing and delivery services. This award, valued at an estimated $4,887,500.00, ensures continuity of services while a national consolidated eyeglass contract is being developed and awarded.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacturing and delivery of both dress and safety prescription eyeglasses for eligible veterans within VISN 09. Services must meet optic and low vision medical needs, based on clinical judgment and medical necessity, and comply with VHA Directive 2008-070 and 39 CFR 17.149.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Bridge Contract (Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Awardee: P.D.S. Consultants, Inc.
- Duration: 10 months total, comprising a 6-month base period (April 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026) and a 4-month option period (October 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027).
- Value: Estimated total value of $4,887,500.00.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Published: March 16, 2026.
Evaluation & Justification
This award is a sole source justification to P.D.S. Consultants, Inc., the incumbent SDVOSB vendor. The justification is based on statutory authority (38 USC § 8127(c)), which allows sole source awards to SDVOSB concerns up to $5,000,000. The Contracting Officer determined the award was made at a fair and reasonable price.
Additional Notes
The VA intends to award multiple IDIQ contracts to SDVOSB vendors on a competitive basis for the upcoming national consolidated acquisition. The Buy American Statute is compliant as eyeglasses are manufactured per prescription in the U.S.