How to bid on instrument sharpening and repair for VA’s Madison hospital

What the VA is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking instrument sharpening and repair services for William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The procurement is a request for quotes, identified as 36C25227Q0041, under NAICS code 811210.

This opportunity may suit a firm that provides instrument sharpening or repair services and is an eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business.

Key dates and deadline

The request for quotes is expected to be issued on or around October 20, 2026. The opportunity was published October 21, 2026.

Quotes are due October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The listing also gives 11:00 a.m. ET; use the solicitation’s stated deadline and confirm the applicable time zone in the solicitation documents.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is limited to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. It is relevant to firms providing instrument sharpening and repair services, particularly those operating in the NAICS 811210 category.

How to access the opportunity

Click “View original source” on the portal to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one. Review the solicitation documents for the full requirements and response instructions.

Prepare a clear, complete quote

Check the solicitation documents for the requested services, any required forms, and the method for submitting a quote. Make sure your response follows those instructions and reaches the stated deadline.

Present your relevant service experience clearly, address each requested item, and review your quote for completeness before sending it. Confirm the deadline time zone against the solicitation documents, since the listing gives both local time and Eastern Time.