Supply of Collet Chuck VFT12-Leaf Standard

The contract is for the supply of the Collet chuck VFT12-leaf standard, a precision clamping device essential for securely holding lenses during optical fabrication on the VFT-orbit-2i system. This component ensures accurate and repeatable positioning of optical elements, critical to maintaining the high tolerances required in lens manufacturing. The solicitation is categorized as a subcontract under NAICS code 332721, which corresponds to precision optical instrument and equipment manufacturing. The opportunity was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 11, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, indicating a limited window for potential suppliers to submit proposals. The place of performance is specified as Boise, Idaho, with a ZIP code of 83702, meaning delivery and any on-site coordination must align with this location. The contracting office is the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 under the Department of Veterans Affairs, though no point of contact or set-aside status is provided, suggesting the opportunity is open to general qualified vendors without specific small business preferences.