Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Schuylkill, P.O. Box 700, Minersville, PA 17954

Q -- OPTOMETRIST SOL RFQ 252-0006-8 DUE 082897 POC Lori Rarig, (717) 544-7311, Contracting Officer. The Federal Bureau of Prisons is requesting non-personal services for a Optometrist. The solicitation packages will be available on July 25, 1997 with an anticipated bid opening on or about August 28, 1997. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing Optometry services being professional in nature, to be provided in the method as considered normal in the local community. They will be responsible for examining, measuring and prescribing eye glasses for each inmate as needed. He/She will do specialized testing for glaucoma of the eye, ocular pressures, and other special tests to determine the need for eye glasses and special treatments. The successful contractor must be Board certified and licensed to practice Optometry. Services are requested for a four hour day once a week. The resulting contract will be a one year contract, starting at Time of Award through September 30, 1998. Additionally, the successful bidder will be required to pass a background investigation. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns. All requests for this solicitation can be addressed to FCI Schuylkill, P.O. Box 700, Minersville PA. 17954, Attn: Lori Rarig. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. (0203)

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