PreSolicitation 36C25226Q0267-Optical Dispensing Services at the Hines VA Medical Center and CBOC

SOL #: 36C25226Q0267Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, United States

Place of Performance

Hines, IL

NAICS

Optical Goods Retailers (456130)

PSC

Ophthalmology & Optometry (Q511)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 5, 2026
2
Last Updated
Mar 5, 2026
3
Response Deadline
Mar 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

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), specifically the 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for Optical Dispensing Services at the Hines VA Medical Center in Hines, IL, and the Joliet CBOC in Joliet, IL. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The official solicitation (36C25226Q0267) is anticipated to be issued on or around March 2, 2026, with quotes due by March 23, 2026.

Scope of Work

This presolicitation announces the intent to procure Optical Dispensing Services. Specific requirements and deliverables will be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation. The services are intended for veterans served by the Hines VA Medical Center and its Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Joliet.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
  • Solicitation Number: 36C25226Q0267
  • Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: On or around March 2, 2026
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Quotes Due: March 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time
  • Published Date: March 5, 2026

Evaluation & Submission

Specific submission instructions and evaluation criteria will be provided in the official solicitation. This notice serves to inform potential bidders of the upcoming procurement.

Additional Notes

  • Product Service Code (PSC): Q511 (Ophthalmology & Optometry)
  • NAICS Code: 456130
  • Contracting Office: 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (Milwaukee, WI)
  • Point of Contact: William McQuade (William.McQuade@va.gov)

People

Points of Contact

William McQuadePRIMARY

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