The scope of the acquisition includes but is not limited to: o Providing coverage for the Retinal Clinic located at the Salem VAMC o Providing services to clinic patients with hospital Residents in attendance o Performing surgical procedures (laser and intraocular injections) o Provide an ophthalmic photographer o Instructing Residents on ophthalmic procedures; and o Providing surgical attendings coverage for ophthalmic plastic surgery in the Salem VAMC Operating Room, and evaluating patients in the clinic. If you are a qualified small business that is interested in performing these services, please notify our office of your intent. In response, please include the following: (a) a positive statement of your intent to submit a bid as a prime contractor; (b) evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, point of contacts and telephone numbers; (c) past performance references with points of contact and phone numbers. At least two (2) references are requested, but more are desirable. Responses to this notice should also identify whether or not the firm falls into any of the socioeconomic categories. Your response is required by 4:30 p.m. on January 30, 2014.