Safety Eyeware Equipment
ID: 12639525Q0108Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS AAMD CONTRACTINGRIVERDALE, MD, 20737, USA

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a90736dda80a47cfb9efafab12063f33/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking proposals for the procurement of occupational prescription safety eyewear and related accessories to enhance worker health and safety at the National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, Iowa. This solicitation is for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that will span five ordering periods from June 15, 2025, to June 14, 2030, catering to approximately 75 employees who require protective eyewear in areas deemed "eye-hazardous." Interested vendors must ensure compliance with ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 standards and develop a quality assurance plan, with proposals due by May 29, 2025, to Margaux Nenichka at the USDA. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned enterprises, with the contract's anticipated effective date around June 15, 2025.

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    Margaux Nenichka
    Margaux.G.Nenichka@usda.gov
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    B1_12639525Q0108.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for the procurement of occupational prescription safety eyewear and related accessories to support worker health and safety at the National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, Iowa. The contract spans a period from June 15, 2025, to June 14, 2030, divided into five annual ordering periods. Each period involves the supply of safety eyewear equipment, with prices detailed in a fee schedule. The RFP seeks engagement from businesses, particularly those classified under various small business designations, including service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned enterprises. Information regarding inquiries is directed to Margaux Nenichka at the USDA. The proposal emphasizes adherence to federal acquisition regulations and includes specific provisions regarding payment and delivery terms.
    SOW Safety Eyewear Services _clauses and provisions Final.pdf
    The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is issuing a Small Business Set-Aside solicitation to procure occupational prescription safety eyewear and accessories for the National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, Iowa. This Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will span five ordering periods, from June 2025 to June 2030. Key evaluation factors include price, technical capability, quality assurance, and past performance compliance with FAR guidelines. Quoters are required to be registered in the System for Award Management by the deadline of May 29, 2025, for submission readiness. The contractor must provide safety eyewear meeting ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 standards to approximately 75 employees requiring protective eyewear in "eye-hazardous" areas. On-site optician services, lens coatings, and accessories will also be included. The vendor is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and developing a quality assurance plan to meet contract specifications. Security measures surrounding sensitive information, personnel qualifications, invoicing processes, and performance metrics are detailed to ensure contract efficacy and regulatory adherence. This solicitation reflects the USDA's commitment to worker health and safety within animal health operations.
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