Dental Expansion Project Dental Instruments
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, is soliciting proposals for Dental Tray Instruments (Brand Name Only) to support a dental expansion project. This acquisition will equip 11 new dental chairs, enhancing patient access and treatment capacity. The project's go-live date is projected for August 31, 2026. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Total Set-Aside. Offers are due April 30, 2026, at 8:00 am CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a comprehensive list of specific dental instruments, including various types of curettes, elevators, forceps, and retractors. These items must adhere to brand name specifications and catalog numbers detailed in Sections B.2 and B.3 of the solicitation. A 12-month warranty for all repairs against parts and workmanship is mandatory, and offerors must provide an OEM authorized reseller letter.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (contemplated)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Total Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- NAICS Code: 339114 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Size Standard: 750 Employees
- Period of Performance: Delivery expected within 90 days after contract award, with performance within a reasonable timeframe (no longer than 60 days after receipt of order).
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Bldg. 206, 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 78504.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 30, 2026, 8:00 am CDT
- Technical Questions Due: April 27, 2026, 8:00 am CST
- Submission Method: Email offers to michael.grier@va.gov, including the solicitation number in the subject line.
- Required Documents: Signed SF 1449, acknowledgment of any solicitation amendments, and complete schedule pricing.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with award to the lowest priced, acceptable, and conforming quote.
- Offer Validity: Offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the due date.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM and/or SBA dsbs.SBA.gov.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Tommy Haire (Tommy.haire@va.gov)
- Secondary: Michael A. Grier (michael.grier@va.gov, 12109968817)