Bakersfield Activation Dental Exam Chairs/Stools
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Set Aside
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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 RPO WEST (36C24W) office, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement and installation of Dental Operatory Equipment for the Bakersfield VA Clinic in Bakersfield, CA. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity seeks to acquire various dental chairs, stools, and delivery systems to enhance patient care. Proposals are due by April 10, 2026, at 12 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for supplying and installing "brand name or equal" dental equipment that meets or exceeds specified physical, functional, and performance characteristics. This includes:
- Providing proof of being an authorized distributor.
- Installation of all equipment.
- One-time training at the time of installation.
- Waste removal related to the services provided.
Key Equipment Requirements
The solicitation requires the provision of the following dental equipment:
- 2 units of Rotary Laboratory Dental Chairs (D3295)
- 6 units of Operating Dental Chairs (D3320)
- 6 units of Operating Dental Doctor's Stools (D3380)
- 6 units of Operating Dental Assistant's Stools (D3390)
- 6 units of Dental Operating Delivery Systems (D8250) Detailed technical specifications for each item, including features, dimensions, and performance criteria, are provided in the solicitation documents. Bidders must ensure their proposed products comply with all listed requirements, including a request for "Made in America" information where possible.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, to August 30, 2026 (for all items)
- Delivery & Installation: All items must be delivered and installed by August 1, 2026, at the Bakersfield VA Clinic, 900 Old River Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93311.
- Warranty: Standard manufacturer industry warranty term is required; extended warranties requiring advance payment are not accepted.
- Working Hours: Normal duty hours for installation are 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database. The applicable NAICS Code is 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing) with a Size Standard of 750 Employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: April 10, 2026, at 12 PM CDT.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on technical and past performance, combined. The Government reserves the right to make awards on any item for a quantity less than offered.
- Instructions: Refer to FAR 52.212-1 for Instructions to Offerors and FAR 52.212-2 for Evaluation.
- Contact Information:
- Primary: Latisha Baker, latisha.baker@va.gov, 6824154286
- Secondary: Jennifer Sarraga, Jennifer.Sarraga@va.gov, 9163665420