WEWOKA IHS - EYEGLASSES AND LENSES
SOL #: IHS1520880Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Health And Human Services
Indian Health Service
OK CITY AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73114, United States
Place of Performance
Wewoka, OK
NAICS
Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)
PSC
Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (6540)
Set Aside
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) (ISBEE)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Mar 9, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 16, 2026, 7:00 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 Indian Health Service (IHS), Oklahoma City Area Office, is soliciting proposals for Eyeglasses and Lenses for the Wewoka Indian Health Center in Wewoka, OK. This requirement includes optical lenses, frames, and related services. This is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 16, 2026, at 02:00 p.m. CDT.
Purpose & Scope
The Wewoka Indian Health Center Optometry Department requires a contractor to provide optical lenses, frames, and associated services. The scope includes:
- Frames: Provision of approximately 200 mid-range priced frames (unisex, women's, men's, children's) on consignment, including non-allergen, wide width, and titanium options. Frames must include a 1-year warranty and be updated every six months. Designer options like Ray Ban, Native Vision, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and Vari are preferred.
- Lenses: Supply of plastic, polycarbonate, high index, and glass lenses in traditional and digital manufacturing, with safety thickness. Tinted, Transition, and specific brands like Essilor or Varilux are preferred. Lenses require scratch-resistant coatings with a 1-year warranty, and prescription changes within 90 days at no extra charge.
- Other Items & Services: Provision of order forms, pre-paid shipping labels, complementary hard/soft cases, and samples of tints/clips. The contractor will provide fabrication services, including a sample frame kit and annual visits (or virtual) to update staff. Completed spectacles must be returned within 7-10 days.
- Quality Standards: Products must meet ANSI Z80.3-2009 for lenses and ANSI/ISO 7998/8624/12870 for frames. Redo/refund policies are specified for lab errors, Rx changes, upgrades, and non-adapt progressive lenses.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price 5 Year Blanket Purchase Agreement
- Period of Performance: May 08, 2026, through May 07, 2031
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6540 - Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- NAICS Code: 339115 - Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Place of Performance: Wewoka Indian Health Center, Wewoka, OK 74884
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due Date: March 16, 2026, at 02:00 p.m. CDT
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to MaryAnn.Yocham@ihs.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical (Guarantee, Past Performance) and Price. Price evaluation will use the provided pricing schedule, multiplying estimated quantities by proposed prices.
- Required Documents: Completed Pricing Schedule (Excel), Completed Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form, and Guarantee and Redo/Refund Information.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Mary Ann Yocham at MaryAnn.Yocham@ihs.gov or 405-951-6043.
People
Points of Contact
Mary Ann YochamPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Mar 9, 2026