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Prescription Eyeglass Edger - EasyFit Trend Max

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6540 | Last Modified: 04/03/2024

Procurement Summary

The MEISystem Inc., EasyFit Max Trend is vital to the Speciatly Optical Lab program because it is able to are able to edge shelf-bevel frames. The MEISystem Inc., EasyFit Max Trend is able to complete the same job as other market items 70% faster. The EasyFit Max Trend is also the only lens edging machines on the market that are able to edge shelf-bevel frames such as Wiley X and Hilco Leader frames. These frames are used in at least 50% of the glasses orders processed through the Specialty Optical Lab and are currently having to be outsourced which not only adds 2-5 days to the turnaround time of the glasses but also adds an additional cost of $30-85 per frame. The MEISystem Inc., EasyFit Max Trend is manufactured in Italy.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

339115 - Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing

Date Submitted

03/25/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

N/A

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF