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Award Notice - Five Year Ordering Period: (02/01/2026 - 01/31/2031) Jesse Brown VAMC in Chicago, IL. Optical Dispensing Services. GMJ Distributors Inc

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36C25226Q0156Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded contract 36C25226D0015 to GMJ Distributors Inc for optical dispensing services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. This total small business set-aside contract, conducted under NAICS code 456130 and Product Service Code Q511, has a total award value of $1,309,500.00. The agreement establishes a five-year ordering period beginning February 1, 2026, and ending January 31, 2031. The scope of work involves the provision of optical products and dispensing services to VA beneficiaries. Administrative oversight is managed by Network Contract Office 12 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with William McQuade serving as the primary point of contact. While the contract is established for a multi-year period, specific line-item pricing, detailed performance metrics, and technical inspection protocols were not disclosed in the award notice.

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Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

Contract Value

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NAICS

456130 - Optical Goods Retailers

Place of Performance

WI, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

GMJ DISTRIBUTORS INC

Award Issued Date

02/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Award Notice 36C25226D0015 - Optical Dispensing Services

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PostedFeb 2

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AwardedFeb 1

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

Office AddressMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

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William McQuade

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Award Notice – Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Optical Dispensing Services.

Awardee – GMJ DISTRIBUTORS INC

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