6520--Dental Imaging Equipment
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Dental Imaging Equipment for the new Bakersfield Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) activation. This is a market research effort to identify potential businesses capable of providing "brand name or equal" equipment and is not a solicitation. Responses will inform the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future requirement. Responses are due March 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Requirement
The VA is seeking information on vendors capable of supplying and installing specific dental imaging systems. The requirement includes:
- Radiographic Unit, Dental, Panographic: One Dexis OP 3D unit or equivalent, featuring 2D panoramic imaging, fast scan, various image volumes, CMOS detector, 95 kV tube voltage, and wheelchair accessibility.
- Radiographic Unit, Dental, Wall Mounted: Six Dexis FOCUS IntraOral units or equivalent, with specified generator, tube voltage/current, focal spot, exposure time, reach, and beam limiting cone dimensions.
- Sensor, Dental Imaging System: Six Dexis IXS Sensors or equivalent, including size 1 and 2, pixel size, resolution, USB 2.0 compatibility, and design features.
Other Requirements
- Training: One-time training at installation.
- Warranty: Standard manufacturer industry warranty.
- Delivery & Installation: All items must be delivered and installed by August 1, 2026, at the Bakersfield VA Clinic, 900 Old River Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311.
Key Information Requested from Vendors
Interested parties should provide:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- Eligibility for small business programs (e.g., SB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WO, SDVOSB, VOSB).
- Indication of GSA/Federal Supply Schedule contract.
- A brief capability statement (maximum 5 pages) demonstrating ability to meet the requirement, potentially including commercial brochures.
- Country of Origin for the equipment/supply.
Submission Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- NAICS Code: 339114 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Response Deadline: March 16, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time
- Submission Method: Via email to Lynn.Pettit@va.gov
- Point of Contact: Lynn Pettit, Contracting Officer, Lynn.Pettit@va.gov, 254-899-6001