6520--Ivoclar CS6 Dental Ceramic Furnace Brand Name Only
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 Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is soliciting quotes for three (3) Ivoclar Vivadent Programat CS6 Dental Ceramic Furnaces with pumps for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) total set-aside acquisition. Offers are due by March 3, 2026, at 15:00 Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for three (3) Ivoclar Vivadent Programat CS6 furnaces, which are essential for crystallizing e.max dental ceramics and sintering solid zirconia crowns and bridges. These furnaces must integrate seamlessly with the facility's existing CEREC (CAD/CAM) system. Delivery is required within 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Principal NAICS Code: 339114 - Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
- Product/Service Code: 6520 - Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- Offer Due Date: March 3, 2026, 15:00 CST
- Solicitation Published: February 24, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes via email to waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov. The subject line of the email must include "556-26-2-2993-0059 Dental Ceramic Furnace". Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote, and the Government intends to award without discussions.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database at the time of both offer and award. Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) requirements for SDVOSBs is mandatory.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through the Tungsten Network, and invoices must be submitted electronically. The specific brand name (Ivoclar Vivadent Programat CS6) is required due to its integration with existing systems and proven reliability.