Bid #36C24126Q0630. Contact: chadwin.walker@va.gov. Network Contract Office 01, Maine. The VA needs to replace its inventory of Katena brand cataract surgical instruments. These specialized instruments are critical for precision eye surgery and must be. Due Jul 9 (1 day left).
The VA needs to replace its inventory of Katena brand cataract surgical instruments. These specialized instruments are critical for precision eye surgery and must be standardized to ensure consistent surgical techniques and outcomes for veteran patients. The contract is intended for Melling LLC, a sole-source provider.
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) issued this public solicitation in Maine, referenced as solicitation number 36C24126Q0630. It was published on June 30, 2026, and responses are due by July 9, 2026. Questions can be directed to chadwin.walker@va.gov.
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) in Maine is using this solicitation to acquire the goods, services, or construction work described above. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a public solicitation in Maine are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, hold any applicable trade or professional license, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
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To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)'s exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 9, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to chadwin.walker@va.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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