6520--Dental Instrument Kits for The VA Greater Los Angeles
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, is seeking proposals for Dental Instrument Kits. This requirement includes Hygiene, Restorative, Endo, Endo Spreader, and Assorted Instrument Kits to support dentists. The VA intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Proposals are due by January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM PT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide various dental instrumentation kits. All proposed items, including "Brand Name or Equal" products, must meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics detailed in Attachment B. Key characteristics include Medical Grade German-Made Steel, FDA Approval, and an Interchangeable Design. Products must comply with the Buy American Act and Trade Agreement Act, and no remanufactured or gray market items will be accepted. Vendors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, verified by an authorization letter.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 339114 (Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard
- Place of Performance: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073
- Delivery Timeframe: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
Submission Requirements
- Proposal Deadline: January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM PT
- Questions Deadline: January 14, 2026, 12:00 PM PT
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Jonathan.Ford1@va.gov. The solicitation number 36C26226Q0236 must be referenced in the email subject line.
- Required Quote Information: Includes Vendor Information (SAM UEI), concurrence with terms, manufacturer/part number (FOB destination), Authorized Distributor Letter, Country of Origin, non-Gray Market verification, small/large business manufacturing indication, FSS contract details (if applicable), and completion of columns F-K of Attachment A. Offerors must also submit a completed FAR 52.212-3 or ensure SAM.gov is updated.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the lowest priced quotation that is both responsive and responsible and meets all salient characteristics (Attachment B) and other stated requirements. Submissions for "equal" items must provide clear, compelling evidence of meeting all salient characteristics.
Important Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) prepared under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Contractors must certify compliance with the Non-Manufacturing Rule (NMR).