Attachment B - Salient Characteristics.docx

This document is an Attachment B - Salient Characteristics file for Dental Handpieces associated with Solicitation Number 36C26225Q1309. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure Cavitron Steri-Mate 360 Handpieces for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, with a requirement for 40 boxes of 3 handpieces per box. The handpieces must meet specific salient characteristics, including full rotation of inserts, easy manipulation, limited wrist movement, compatibility with Cavitron Touch Gen 1000 and Cavitron 300 Series Systems, detachable and autoclavable design, and a handpiece cable with 300-degree rotation for ergonomic benefits.

The solicitation is a small business set-aside under NAICS Code 339114, with quotes due by August 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. Delivery is expected within 30 days after receipt of order, with items required to be shipped within 72 hours of order placement. The government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price contract, evaluating offers based on the lowest-priced quotation that meets all salient characteristics and delivery requirements. Offerors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, and must provide new items with no gray market or counterfeit supplies.