Eye Exam Government Bids & RFPs

The period of performance shall be one 1 year from date of award. Services shall be provided only when requested and authorized by the government. Maximum authorized hours shall not exceed 1,920 hours during the period of performance.

Payment shall be made in accordance with the hourly rate established in the contract for services actually requested, performed, and approved by the government. Payment shall be made in accordance with the prompt payment final rule 5 CFR ****, which states that disbursement will be made within thirty 30 days of acceptance and approval of a proper invoice by the contracting officer.

The government intends to award a contract to the respondent responsible whose quote represents the best value to the government, considering price and non price factors.

The provider contractor shall possess a Doctor of Optometry degree approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada, current board certification in optometry, and a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Failure to meet performance requirements, maintain qualifications, comply with policies, or provide acceptable clinical services may result in corrective action, suspension of scheduled services, reduction in work assignments, or termination of the contract.

If the contractor fails to meet or maintain required qualifications, licensure, credentialing requirements, or clinical privileges of the Indian Health Service Healthcare Center, the contract may be terminated without cost to the government and the contractor may be determined ineligible to contract.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services or products. It mentions that quotes must be submitted by May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.

The bid notice states, The government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without discussions. Offerors are encouraged to submit their best terms in their initial quote.

Offerors must provide a technical quote demonstrating their ability to meet the statement of work, including onsite optician services, fitting, ordering, and delivery of prescription RX safety eyewear, scheduling capabilities, available eyewear products, confirmation of ANSI Z87. 1 standards, and quality control procedures. Past performance of up to three recent and relevant contracts within the last five years is also required. Offerors must also complete annual representations and certifications in SAM.

The bid notice mentions an optician to visit the BEP to provide comprehensive optical services, implying an onsite presence for service delivery, but does not specify a mandatory or optional site visit for offerors to inspect the premises before bidding.