Notice of Intent to Sole Source Eye Test Booklets
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Health Readiness Contracting Office intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract on a sole-source basis for Stereo Eye Test Booklets. These booklets are essential for conducting Multiple Circle Tests (MCST) for depth perception, used by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) for military job classification. The estimated value is $60,000.00, with delivery required 30 days after award. While the intent is sole source, interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by June 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for commercial Stereo Eye Test Booklets specifically designed for Multiple Circle Tests (MCST). These tests are critical for assessing depth perception, a requirement for military job classification as per USMEPCOM Regulation No. 40-1, Chapter 7.4. The place of performance is North Chicago, IL 60064, United States.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Estimated Value: $60,000.00
- Proposed Delivery: 30 days after contract award
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5) - Note: This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, but the NAICS code 339115 (Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing) has a 1,000 employee SBA size standard.
- Response Due: June 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST)
- Published Date: June 10, 2026
Authority & Competition
The Government intends to award this contract under FAR 6.103-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Competition is not anticipated. However, this notice serves as an invitation for interested parties to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements and why competition would be advantageous to the Government. This is not a request for competitive proposals.
Vendor Requirements
Interested parties must demonstrate:
- FDA Approval: Approval and licensing by the FDA with no outstanding violations.
- Product Capability: The product must be capable of conducting multiple circle testing in accordance with USMEPCOM Regulation No. 40-1, Chapter 7.4.
Submission Details
Capability statements and inquiries must be emailed to Alexis V. Medrano (alexis.v.medrano.civ@army.mil) and copied to Darlene M. Riley (darlene.m.riley.civ@army.mil). The subject line should be "Response to Notice of Intent (NOI) – Stereo Eye Test Booklets". Information received will help determine if a competitive procurement is feasible; the decision to not compete remains at the Government's sole discretion.