Dental Expansion Project Dental Instruments
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 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17, is soliciting proposals for Dental Tray Instruments (Brand Name Only) to support the Dental Expansion Project at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, TX. This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The RFQ has been extended, and offers are now due May 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This procurement aims to acquire specific dental instruments to equip 11 new dental chairs, enhancing patient access and treatment capacity with a projected go-live date of August 31, 2026. Key requirements include:
- A comprehensive list of specific dental instruments, including brand names and catalog numbers, as detailed in Section B.2 and B.3 of the solicitation.
- Items such as various types of curettes, elevators, forceps, and retractors.
- A 12-month warranty for all repairs against parts and workmanship.
- Provision of an OEM authorized reseller letter.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Contemplated as Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Delivery expected within a reasonable timeframe, no longer than 60 days after receipt of order.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Total Set Aside.
- NAICS Code: 339114, Size Standard: 750 Employees.
- Offer Due Date: May 4, 2026, 1:00 PM ET (as per the latest extension).
- Technical Questions Due: April 27, 2026, 8:00 am CST (Note: This date may have passed, but is included as per the document summary).
- Published Date: April 29, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers must be submitted via email to michael.grier@va.gov with the solicitation number (36C25726Q0486) in the subject line.
- Submissions must include a signed SF 1449, acknowledgment of any solicitation amendments, and complete schedule pricing.
- Offers will be evaluated using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with the lowest priced, acceptable, and conforming quote being selected.
- Offers must remain firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.
Additional Notes
- The delivery location is Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Bldg. 206, 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 78504.
- Delivery is expected within 90 days after contract award.
- Offerors must be registered in SAM and/or SBA dsbs.SBA.gov.
- Specific clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and require review.