OPTICIAN SERVICES
ID: EL1050-25Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCBUTNER, NC, 27509, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services (621999)

PSC

MEDICAL- OPHTHALMOLOGY (Q511)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f6ade2116645456289df1198ae3b1feb/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Prison Industries, Inc., is seeking proposals for optician services at its facility in Butner, North Carolina. This procurement involves a one-year fixed-price indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract, with the possibility of two optional renewal years, requiring vendors to provide a total of 1,664 hours of optician support services annually, including training for inmates in optical fabrication. The selected contractor must hold a state optician's license, comply with federal labor standards, and ensure adherence to safety regulations throughout the contract duration. Interested parties should submit their proposals by April 21, 2025, and direct any questions to Tiffani Balestrini at tiffani.balestrini@usdoj.gov or Wayne Mayfield at WAYNE.MAYFIELD2@USDOJ.GOV by April 11, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tiffani Balestrini
    tiffani.balestrini@usdoj.gov
    WAYNE MAYFIELD
    WAYNE.MAYFIELD2@USDOJ.GOV
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    EL1050-25 amendment 1.docx
    This document serves as Amendment 1 to solicitation EL1051-25 for Optician Services, issued by UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries. The effective date of this amendment is April 11, 2025. The amendment includes responses to questions about the solicitation process, confirming that there is an incumbent supplier (MW Optical) from the previous award under number 15UC0C22D00000001. It clarifies that this is not a new contract but a recompete for existing services. Required qualifications for contractor employees are outlined, including residency criteria and necessary pre-service urinalysis. Additionally, minor personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for workers are mentioned, along with a monthly report template that will be provided to the successful offeror. The amendment emphasizes that all other terms and conditions of the solicitation or contract remain unchanged. The document aims to ensure clarity on terms and expectations for potential bidders while enhancing compliance with federal guidelines in service provision.
    EL1050-25 SOL DOC OPTICIAN.pdf
    The document outlines a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by UNICOR for optician support services at the Federal Prison Industries' Butner, North Carolina, facility. The contract is for a one-year fixed-price indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity arrangement, with two optional renewal years. It mandates that interested vendors submit proposals by April 21, 2025, detailing their qualifications and pricing for a total of 1,664 hours of services annually, which includes various optician support roles and travel expenses. The selected contractor must comply with federal requirements, including possessing a state optician's license and passing security background checks. The contract incorporates several federal clauses related to labor standards, auditing, and payment terms. The contractor will be responsible for providing instruction to inmates in optical fabrication and maintain quality standards. Additionally, the document stresses that compliance with safety regulations and mandatory reporting of any pricing variations or performance issues is required throughout the contract’s duration. The overall goal is to ensure that high-quality eyewear products are manufactured while providing training opportunities to inmates, thereby contributing to their rehabilitation and skills development.
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