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OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697

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LaSheena Christian lasheena.christian@va.gov

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1.0 DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the DentalEZ Forest 3900 and 4486PI Brand Name or Equal Dental Delivery Units and Chairs product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract award.

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Sources Sought in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources.

The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide DentalEZ Forest 3900 and 4486PI Brand Name or equal Dental Delivery Units and Chairs on an agency-wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Dental Delivery Units and Chairs to VA Medical Centers and facilities throughout the United States.

The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether or not to continue with the contract, upon annual review will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339114 Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 750 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that “All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation.” You may access the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All quoters must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified by SBA at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ at the time of quote submission.

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes.

2.0 SCOPE

Delivery Units and Chairs are designed to facilitate dental examination, treatment, and/or minor surgical procedures performed in dental clinics. The dental delivery unit can be configured for rear or side delivery and integrates instrumentation mounts, cuspidors, assistant’s holders, lights, a foot control and an adjustable electric chair adaptable to correct body positioning of the patient during the examination, treatment or cleaning of patients’ teeth. Dental delivery units and chairs may be partially or completely attached as integral components or may stand separately as self-supported units.

The following Contract Line Items are being considered:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide DentalEZ Forest 3900 and 4486PI Dental Delivery Units and Chairs as listed above or equal commodities which meet all of the following salient characteristics:

The following SCs apply to CLINs 0001:

The following SCs apply to CLINs 0002:

For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics (SC) specified above.

The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following:

1) Full name and address of company

2) DUNS number

3) Business Size

4) Manufacturer or Distributor

a. If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer

5) Country of Origin designation for all products

6) Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale

7) Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics (if submitting an “or-equal” item)

8) Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified

Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.

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