PreSolicitation 36C25226Q0156-Optical Dispensing Services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and CBOC
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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 has awarded GMJ DISTRIBUTORS INC an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) for Optical Dispensing Services at the Jesse Brown VAMC in Chicago, IL. The award, valued at $1,309,500.00, covers a five-year ordering period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031. This contract was set aside for Total Small Business.
Scope of Work
The awarded services include comprehensive optical dispensing, such as fitting, adjusting, and minor repair of eyeglasses. The contractor is also responsible for providing onsite tinting and UV/scratch coating of lenses. Additionally, the scope requires entering into a retail concession agreement with the Veteran's Canteen Service (VCS) to offer commercial optical services at a discount, and providing necessary dispensing equipment, instrumentation, and furniture. Personnel must be proficient in English, computer literate, and adhere to VA educational requirements, operating as contractor employees. Compliance with records management, security, privacy, and VHA Directive 1192 for seasonal influenza prevention is mandatory. Services will be provided at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL, and the Adam Benjamin Jr. VA Outpatient Clinic in Crown Point, IN.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) with firm-fixed unit pricing.
- Ordering Period: February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031 (five years).
- Award Value: $1,309,500.00.
- Maximum Ceiling: The original solicitation indicated a maximum ceiling of $3,000,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBA).
- Award Date: January 30, 2026.
- Published Date: February 2, 2026.
Evaluation
The award was made following a comparative evaluation process, considering factors such as Price Quote and Fill-ins, Prior Experience, and Additional Requirements, with the goal of achieving the best benefit for the Government. Offerors were required to demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in optical dispensing services, provide an American Board of Opticians (ABO) license for Opticians, and submit a Certificate of Liability Insurance.