# Damae Medical Video Dermoscope

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24826q0579

- Solicitation number: 36C24826Q0579
- Notice type: Special notice (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Awarded to Melling LLC
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 248-Network Contract Office 8 (36C248)
- NAICS: 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- First posted: April 9, 2026
- Last posted: July 16, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3f748d3ff240454b80fc6e9499c47036/view

## Description

THIS IS A NOTIFICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm fixed price contract to Melling LLC, doing business as Melling Medical, 658 S Columbus St, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, United States. The contract is expected to be awarded IAW RFO FAR 12.102(a) for restricting competition.

The VA has determined this brand name only sole source requirement is limited to only one responsible source that can provide the supplies or services at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. The requirement is for brand name only DAMAE Medical Video Dermoscope to be purchased for use with the existing DAMAE Medical Deep Live device currently in use at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Dermatology at 12210 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612-4745.

All items are brand name only and include one (1) DAMAE Medical Video Dermoscope with AI-assistant (part number: VDAI), including virtual training. The anticipated contract will be a firm fixed price contract with the NAICS Code of 334510 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. A Sole Source Justification has been prepared. The requested item is manufactured in France, and a Buy American Act waiver has been obtained from the Made in America Office. The delivery requirement is requested 60 days ARO.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response showing interest to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be in the best interest of the Government.

Responsible sources interested may submit a capabilities statement that proves by the preponderance of the evidence that another contractor can provide the specific products and proof they are an authorized distributor. Responses must be received no later than 12:00pm EST on 21 July 2026. No telephone inquiries or emails with questions will be accepted. Responses may be emailed to David.griganavicius@va.gov.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Melling LLC (UEI CA7CDKQND7U9)
- Contract: 36C24826P1153, purchase order
- Obligated: $95,250.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 36C24826Q0579 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 36C248 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C24826P1153_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- April 9, 2026: Sources sought, due April 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice feb8e3590b864cfb9470b416d01d4d8e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/feb8e3590b864cfb9470b416d01d4d8e/view
- July 16, 2026: Special notice, due July 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 3f748d3ff240454b80fc6e9499c47036. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3f748d3ff240454b80fc6e9499c47036/view

## Points of contact

- David Griganavicius, Contract Specialist, david.griganavicius@va.gov, 813-796-2945

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