6520--Seeking Dental Chair Models Comparable to A-Dec Brand Dental Chairs
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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), Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for dental chairs and associated equipment comparable to the A-Dec brand. This is for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in St. Cloud, MN. The VA is contemplating a future Brand-Name Only solicitation for A-Dec equipment but seeks information on alternative brands that meet similar quality and functionality standards and can utilize existing A-Dec footprints without requiring construction. Responses are due by June 4, 2026.
Scope of Interest
The VA is specifically interested in comparable models to the following A-Dec equipment:
- A-dec 511 Chair
- A-dec 532 TRAD Delivery System
- 545 – 12 O’clock Assistant Instrumentation
- A-dec 521 Doctor’s Stool
- A-dec 522 Assistant Stool
- Syringe Mini-Head Kit, QD, TRAD, OTC
- Component-ETO-Core
- Motor, Electric HDPC, KL 703
Proposed replacements must be compatible with existing A-Dec footprints, avoiding the need for construction or utility modification.
Information Requested
Respondents should provide:
- Company information (Name, SAM UEI, Contact, Phone, Email).
- Business size under NAICS 339114 (Size Standard: 1000 employees).
- Manufacturer status, or manufacturer's details if not the manufacturer.
- Socioeconomic Small Business status.
- Schedule contract information (if applicable).
- Authorization as a distributor from the manufacturer.
- Country of origin for proposed equipment.
- Brand, models, model numbers, and descriptive literature for proposed comparable equipment.
- Details on chair weight capacity, height range, swivel, locking mechanism, track lighting, service life, warranty, support services, installation, and parts availability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Not specified
- Response Due: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 05:00 PM CT
- Published: May 23, 2026
How to Respond
All responses must be emailed to Joseph.Bennett@va.gov. The email subject line must include "VA RFI Number: 36C263260621".
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. All costs associated with responding are the responsibility of the responder.