SOURCES SOUGHT - LAWTON EYEGLASS PROGRAM
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Lawton Indian Hospital in Lawton, OK, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify businesses capable of providing an Eyeglass Program. This is not a solicitation but market research to inform a potential future requirement. The Government gives preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act, and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and other small businesses are highly encouraged to respond. Capability statements are due by May 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The program requires the contractor to provide spectacle frames and lenses, performing work off-site at their laboratory. Key requirements include:
- Providing 50 display frames per site location (mid-range, suitable for men, women, and children).
- Fabricating lenses to exact prescription specifications.
- Including scratch-resistant coatings on all plastic lenses.
- Offering a 1-year warranty on frames and lenses at no additional charge.
- Providing an online ordering website/portal.
- Delivering completed orders by mail with tracking within 7 days of receipt.
- Notifying the Optometry Department of any unexpected delays.
- Inspecting final lenses to ensure they match prescriptions.
- Providing a display case for frames.
- Being a certified laboratory.
- Offering all-inclusive rates (including shipping/handling) for single vision, bi-focal, and tri-focal lenses, with no additional charge for oversize, high powers, or prisms.
- Allowing lens prescription changes at no additional charge within 90 days of the original order.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Term: 1 year, with four 1-year option periods (from SOW).
- Preference: Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) / Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) are highly encouraged.
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 4:30 PM CST
- Published: April 24, 2026
- Place of Performance: Contractor's off-site laboratory (for fabrication), serving Lawton, OK.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a written response (maximum 5 pages) including:
- Company Name, Socioeconomic Status, UEI, DUNS, CAGE Code, Tax ID.
- Company point of contact, mailing address, telephone number(s), and website address.
- Name, telephone, and email of a company point of contact with authority to clarify responses.
- Date submitted.
- Applicable GSA Schedule number or other procurement vehicle.
- Company's SAM registration status (must be registered).
Additional Notes
This is for planning purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses are voluntary, will not be returned, and will not result in payment. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included. Responses must directly demonstrate capability and experience. Email submissions to Edson Yellowfish (Edson.Yellowfish@ihs.gov) with "246-26-Q-0015" in the subject line.