ContractSources Sought

RAW MATERIAL OPTICAL LENS

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CP2026-04
Response Deadline
Jun 4, 2026
15 days left
Days Remaining
15
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

Federal Prison Industries, Inc., within the Department of Justice, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify vendors that can supply raw material optical lens blanks for prescription eyeglass manufacturing. The requirement covers a broad range of lens types, with the attached lens pricing sheet listing 121 distinct descriptions including CR-39, polycarbonate, high-index, Trivex, photochromatic, and coated or tinted options. The work supports an optical manufacturing facility and calls for semi-finished and finished lens blanks, with vendors expected to provide company and capability information, product details, logistics information, and pricing. Responses, including completed pricing on the lens sheet, are to be submitted electronically to Chad Privett by June 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, for delivery to FCI Butner – Medium II, UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Butner, North Carolina.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
423460
Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
PSC Code
6540
OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
LENS PRICING SHEET.xlsx
Excel25 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
This government file is a comprehensive list of 121 distinct lens descriptions, likely part of a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a procurement document for optical supplies. Each item specifies a unique lens type, such as various CR-39, Polycarbonate (POLY), High-Index, Trivex, and photochromatic lenses, often including details like coatings (HC for hard coat, AR/BLUBLK for anti-reflective/blue block), tints (GRY, BRN, GRN, COP), and specific designs (FT28, SFSV, SV, PAL). The document consistently lists a quantity of 500 for each lens type, with the unit of measure being
CP2026-04 Raw Material Optical Lens.pdf
PDF66 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The government has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying raw material optical lens blanks for prescription eyeglass manufacturing. This is not a solicitation but aims to gather information on industry capabilities, supply chain availability, and potential set-aside decisions. The government operates an optical manufacturing facility and requires a reliable supply of semi-finished and finished lens blanks in various materials. Vendors are requested to provide company information, a capabilities statement, product details (referencing an attached "Lens Pricing Sheet"), delivery and logistics information, and pricing. Responses, including pricing on the "Lens Pricing Sheet," should be submitted electronically to Chad Privett (Chad.privett2@usdoj.gov) by June 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The delivery location is FCI Butner – Medium II, UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Butner, NC.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 4, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 19, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Sub-Tier
FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC
Office
FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC

Point of Contact

Name
Chad Privett

Place of Performance

North Carolina, UNITED STATES

Official Sources