PSC Code 6540 covers ophthalmic instruments, equipment, and supplies used in the diagnosis, treatment, and correction of eye conditions and vision impairments. This includes specialized machines for cutting and grinding ophthalmic lenses, spectacle frames, as well as ophthalmological and optometric instruments. Government agencies utilize this PSC to procure products essential for eye care services, research, and medical support in both military and civilian healthcare facilities. The code ensures standardized classification for contracting officers to identify and acquire appropriate ophthalmic-related items efficiently. It excludes general optical lens machines and some surgical instruments used across multiple medical disciplines to maintain specificity.

Includes for PSC 6540

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Ophthalmic Lens Cutting and Grinding Machine; Ophthalmic Lenses and Lens Blanks; Spectacle Frames; Ophthalmological and Optometric Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

Excludes for PSC 6540

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

Optical Lens Cutting and Grinding Machines: Ophthalmoscope and Otoscope Set; Surgical Instruments and Supplies that can be used by other medical disciplines; i.e., sutures, eye pads, eye shields, eye bath, and the like.

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC 6540

Typical buyers under PSC 6540 include the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, military medical treatment facilities, the Indian Health Service, and other federal healthcare entities. These agencies require ophthalmic instruments and supplies to support eye care for active service members, veterans, and federal beneficiaries. The PSC facilitates procurement for eye clinics, hospitals, and research institutions needing specialized ophthalmic equipment for diagnostics, treatment, and eyewear fabrication.

Common Contract Types for PSC 6540

Contracts under PSC 6540 often include firm-fixed-price agreements for equipment procurement, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts for ongoing supply needs, and simplified acquisitions for smaller purchases. Procurement methods may involve competitive sealed bidding or negotiated contracts depending on complexity and urgency. This PSC is typically used for both one-time capital equipment purchases and recurring supply contracts to maintain steady inventory of ophthalmic devices and materials.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC 6540

Covers ophthalmic instruments, equipment, and supplies for eye care and vision correction.
Excludes general optical lens machines and surgical instruments used across multiple disciplines.
Primarily purchased by federal healthcare agencies including VA, DoD, and Indian Health Service.
Common contract types include firm-fixed-price, IDIQ, and simplified acquisition methods.
Aligned with NAICS 339115, 423450, 621999, and related healthcare and manufacturing industries.
Used for capital equipment procurement as well as ongoing supply contracts for ophthalmic materials.

Related Categories for PSC 6540

Other categories at the same level as 6540

6505 DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS

Drugs and Biologicals

6506 BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS

BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS

6508 MEDICATED COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES

Medicated Cosmetics and Toiletries

6509 DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS, VETERINARY USE

Drugs and Biologicals, Veterinary Use.

6510 SURGICAL DRESSING MATERIALS

Surgical Dressing Materials

6515 MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

6520 DENTAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

6525 IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY

X-Ray Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary

6530 HOSPITAL FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SUPPLIES

Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies

6532 HOSPITAL AND SURGICAL CLOTHING AND RELATED SPECIAL PURPOSE ITEMS

Hospital and Surgical Clothing and Related Special Purpose Items

6545 REPLENISHABLE FIELD MEDICAL SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS

Replenishable Field Medical Sets, Kits, and Outfits

6550 IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS

In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

6555 HUMAN TISSUE AND CADAVERS

Includes: Human tissues, animal tissues and full cadavers/cadaver body parts

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