Dental Lab Services - Charleston VAMC
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 Charleston VAMC, is conducting a Sources Sought for Dental Lab Services. This market research aims to identify qualified vendors and determine appropriate set-aside strategies for a future solicitation. Responses are due June 4, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This opportunity seeks comprehensive dental lab services for eligible dental patients at the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and its outpatient clinic in Charleston, SC. The scope includes 24/7 service availability, including holidays, for the fabrication and repair of various dental prosthetics such as complete dentures, removable partial dentures, crowns, bridgework, surgical templates, and implant-supported prostheses. Services require specific materials (Lucitone 199, Dental Diamond D Acrylic, Injectable Ivoclar, Trubyte TMIPN), digital dentistry capabilities, and daily pickup and delivery. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, transportation, materials, and equipment.
Performance Standards
Services must adhere to specified turnaround times, ranging from same-day to less than four weeks, depending on the prosthetic type. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), with potential 25% payment reductions for failure to meet standards. Contractor personnel must be licensed and approved by the VAMC, and facilities are subject to inspection.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Structure: Base year plus four one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research is to determine if a set-aside is appropriate. Vendors are required to indicate all applicable business size categories.
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: Ralph H. Johnson VAMC, North Charleston Outpatient Clinic, Charleston, SC
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must complete and return the "Source Information Sheet" questionnaire. This form requests company details, UEI/CAGE code, business size information (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB), FSS/GSA contract holder status, and responses to capability questions regarding prior experience and ability to meet the draft Statement of Work (SOW) requirements. Completing this form is crucial for market research purposes and does not guarantee a future solicitation or award.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Aunjelaca Miller, aunjelaca.miller@va.gov