Sole Source Follow-On Action - ADEC Dental Chair Installation
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued a Special Notice regarding a Sole Source Follow-On Action for the installation of A-DEC Dental Chairs at Aviano AB, Italy. This notice serves as a justification for procuring these services from A-DEC without full and open competition, citing critical safety concerns and cost efficiencies. Responses are due March 24, 2026.
Purpose & Justification
This requirement is a follow-on action to the previous acquisition of 511 A-DEC dental chairs and components. The justification for sole-sourcing to A-DEC is based on FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), which permits sole-source awards for follow-on contracts where competition would lead to substantial cost duplication or unacceptable delays. A-DEC offers credit for existing chair removal and a 10-year warranty, leading to significant cost reduction. Furthermore, current dental chairs do not meet manufacturer safety standards, necessitating immediate corrective action to mitigate liability for the 31 MDG, USAF, and DHA. The estimated cost for this specific action is $50,781.02.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the breakdown, disposal, and installation of one A-DEC dental chair. This is part of a larger effort related to the previously acquired 511 A-DEC dental chairs and associated components.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition)
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (no competition)
- Estimated Cost: $50,781.02
- Place of Performance: Aviano AB, Italy
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 10, 2026
Additional Notes
No efforts were made to obtain competition for this specific sole-source action. However, the preceding contract for dental chairs was competed under full and open competition, and future recompete requirements for dental chairs will also be competed fully and openly. Market research confirmed the requirement is commercial in nature, but the sole-source justification under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) is being applied. Anticipated costs were determined fair and reasonable by comparison to similar contracts in FPDS-NG.