6520--New Dental Water testing OKCVAMC 635-26-2-248-0035
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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259), is soliciting proposals (RFQ 36C25926Q0281) for Dental Water Testing services at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (OKCVAMC). This opportunity is for laboratory analysis of dental unit waterline samples to ensure compliance with infection control standards. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by March 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive laboratory analysis services for samples collected from dental unit waterlines. Key deliverables include:
- Providing mail-order testing kits for VA Dental Clinic staff to collect samples.
- Performing laboratory analysis of these samples to test for colony forming units (CFU).
- Delivering lab test reports in electronic format within one week of receiving samples.
- Ensuring compliance with "Infection Control Standards for VA Dental Clinics" (2013) and any subsequent updates. The contractor must be certified (EPA or state) to perform environmental testing and should be located within a reasonable distance to prevent extended shipping times.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: From contract award through March 2031
- Estimated Maximum Aggregate Ceiling Value: $19 Million
- Estimated Quantities: 855 dental unit waterline samples per year, including lab testing, analysis, and reports.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns may receive consideration if they provide the required Limitations of Subcontracting affirmation. A completed VAAR 852.219-75 certification must be returned with the offer.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: March 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST
- Submission Method: Email responses to orrellius.williams@va.gov
- Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical Capability. Specific technical capability requirements are detailed in FAR 52.212-2.
- Incorporated FAR Clauses: FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 are incorporated by reference or attached.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Orrellius Williams, Contract Specialist
- Email: orrellius.williams@va.gov
- Phone: 918-252-8812