6520--Ivoclar CS6 Dental Ceramic Furnace Brand Name Only
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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 NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified firms capable of providing a Brand Name Only Programat® CS6 Combination Furnace for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. This notice is to determine the availability of Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Small Businesses, or Other Than Small Businesses. Responses are due by February 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Purpose
This is a Sources Sought Notice only, not a Request for Quote (RFQ). The VA is performing market research to identify potential sources for the specified brand-name dental ceramic furnace. Responses will be used to make an appropriate acquisition decision.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for one (1) Programat® CS6 Combination Furnace, manufactured by IVOCLAR VIVADENT, INC, with Manufacturer Part No. 742087BU. The furnace is intended for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center located at 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3048.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must respond in writing via email, including:
- Company name, address, and Point of Contact (name, title, telephone, email).
- FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable.
- UIE number and Tax ID number.
- Indication of business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business, or Other Than Small Business).
- A capability statement addressing qualifications and ability to provide the requirement.
- Documentation from the manufacturer (e.g., correspondence) confirming authorized distributor status.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Deadline: February 6, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Email responses to Waymon McNeal, Contracting Specialist, at Waymon.McNealjr@va.gov.
- Reference: All correspondence must reference solicitation number 36C25226Q0232.
- Published Date: January 29, 2026.
Additional Information
- NAICS Code: 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees.
- Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award.
- Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.