What this opportunity is
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a contractor to provide spectacle frames and lens fabrication services for the Lawton Eyeglass Program, specifically targeting diabetic patients within the Indian Health Service. This opportunity is set aside for businesses under the Buy Indian Set-Aside program, which is designed to benefit Indian-owned enterprises. Interested vendors should note that this is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice, indicating they will need to track the opportunity closely and prepare to submit a bid based on the detailed technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work.
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Description
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Statement of Work (SOW)
Diabetes Eyeglass Program
1. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
The Indian Health Service (IHS), a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is
responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The mission of IHS is
to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest
level and assure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are available and
accessible to members of the 574 federally recognized Tribes across the United States.
The purpose of this Statement of Work is to acquire spectacle frames and lens fabrication services for the
Lawton Service Unit. As part of efforts to increase access to care, the Special Diabetes Program, in
collaboration with the Optometry Department, operates an Eyeglass Program for diabetic patients receiving care
within the service unit. These services are necessary to support and supplement health care provided to our
patients.
2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1. The contractor shall provide spectacle frames and fabricate lenses to the exact specifications provided by
prescriptions from the Lawton Service Unit Optometry Department.
2.2. The contractor shall be fully responsible for verifying and validating all information and must conform to
the latest edition of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and standards.
2.3. The contractor shall provide and maintain an online ordering website/portal for submitting prescription
orders.
2.4. The contractor shall inspect each final lens to ensure it correctly matches the accompanying prescription
before shipment.
2.5. All plastic lenses provided must include scratch-resistant coatings at no additional charge.
2.6. The contractor shall provide a one-year warranty on both the frame and lenses, based on industry standards,
at no additional charge.
2.7. The contractor shall accommodate lens prescription changes at no additional charge within 90 days of the
original order.
2.8. The contractor shall provide all-inclusive pricing. There shall be no additional charge for oversize lenses,
high powers, or prisms. The pricing structure will be as follows:
2.8.1. RATE 1: An all-inclusive rate for frames, shipping, and handling for:
2.8.1.1. Single vision (monovision) with plastic, polycarbonate (children, elderly, or visually
impaired), without transition.
2.8.1.2. Bifocal with line.
2.8.1.3. Trifocal with line.
2.8.2. RATE 2: A separate all-inclusive rate for no-line bifocal lenses (progressives), including the
frame, shipping, and handling.
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
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The base year Period of Performance will be 12 months from date of award.
4. LEVEL OF EFFORT
4.1. The contractor shall supply 50 spectacle frames for display to each of the following locations: Anadarko
Indian Health Center, Carnegie Indian Health Center, and Lawton Indian Hospital.
4.2. The frame selection will be at the discretion of the Optometry Department based on the contractor's catalog
and shall include a variety of mid-range styles for men, women, and children. Display frames shall be
updated at no charge.
4.3. The contractor shall deliver completed frame and lens orders by mail within 10 calendar days of order
receipt to the proper location.
5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1. In accordance with HHSAR 304.1300(b) non-routine contractor employees shall comply with OPDIV
DHHS/SE Region – Human Resources, Security Clearance Guidance – Visitors (3/29/12) policy for
contract performance period. Contractor employees will be required to obtain a visitor’s pass upon arrival
for services from Facilities Management. - (Security Clearance for on-site human services)
5.2. The USPHS Lawton Service Unit is a tobacco/smoke free environment (buildings and grounds). No
tobacco/smoking use will be tolerated during service.
5.3. Security Requirements: Contractor personnel will be required to contact the government designated point
of contact upon arrival when reporting for service calls or delivery supplies. The contractor shall be
responsible for the security of all organizational information. Current rules and regulations applicable to
the premises, where the work shall be performed shall apply to the contractor and its employees while
working on the premises. These regulations include but are not limited to, escort by Lawton Service Unit
official, presenting valid identification, smoking restriction and any safety procedures.
5.4. The contractor shall not disclose or cause to disseminate any information concerning operations of Lawton
Service Unit. Such action(s) could result in violation of the contract and possible legal actions.
5.4.1. All inquiries, comments, or complaints arising from any matter observed, experienced or learned
of as a result of or in connection with the performance of the contract, the resolution of which may
require the dissemination of official information, shall be directed to the government’s designated
representative.
6. DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
6.1. Delivery: Completed frame and lens orders shall be delivered with tracking information to the locations
listed below. The contractor shall notify the Optometry Department of any unexpected delays.
6.1.1. Anadarko Indian Health Center, 201 E Parker McKenzie Dr, Anadarko, OK 73005
6.1.2. Lawton Indian Hospital, 1515 NE Lawrie Tatum Rd, Lawton, OK 73507
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6.2. Contractor Point of Contact: The contractor shall furnish one designated point of contact (POC) to the
government’s designated representative for coordination of supplies, delivery, and/or maintenance. The
POC will be empowered to make daily decisions to ensure that the contract implementation and day-to-day
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