6540--Supply: Virtual Industry Day~VISN-8 Prescription Eyeglasses with Online Ordering & Optician Services

Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VISN-8) is hosting an Industry Day to discuss this upcoming requirement for Prescription Eyeglasses with Virtual/Online Ordering and Optician Services. The primary objective is to have an open dialog to gain a mutual understanding of what industry can provide for virtual online ordering of prescription eyeglasses and what the Agency can expect from businesses as well as best commercial practices. Please review the attached Draft Statement of Need (SON) and be prepared to discuss or ask any questions you may have about the Government s needs or ideas for improvement. This industry day is open to capable qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) only. Size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339115, Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing. SAVE THE DATE INDUSTRY DAY When: Thursday, January 21, 2021 Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST. Location: Virtual Conference Response to this notice is due no later than January 20, 2021, 4:00 PM EST. All interested parties shall respond in writing to Michael Pierson, Contracting Officer, at [email protected]. In response, please include the following: Company Name Company s Primary Address Attendee Name(s) with Email Address(es) Any Information Describing Your Firm s Interest/Capabilities Statement Any Relevant Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) or Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) Number(s) DUNS Number The Contracting Officer will provide the link and/or phone number to all interested parties that respond to this notification on or before the response due date and time. The link and/or phone number will allow those attendees identified to participation in this industry day. Note - VISN-8 is not seeking quotes/proposals and will not accept unsolicited quotes/proposals. Vendors are advised that the United States (U.S.) Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this industry day. All costs associated with responding to this industry day will be solely at the responding party s expense. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The Government may use the responses to this industry day for information and planning purposes. Not responding to this industry day does not preclude participation in any future solicitations. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor Contracting Opportunities (formerly known as FedBizOpps) https://beta.sam.gov/ for additional information pertaining to this industry day.