2310--Deployable Mobile Dental Health Clinic Vehicle

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is procuring a single Deployable Mobile Dental Health Clinic Vehicle to provide dental care to veterans in underserved or temporarily unavailable clinic settings, as mandated by the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2025. The mobile unit must be a 2024 or newer diesel vehicle not exceeding 40 feet in length and 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, featuring two fully equipped dental operatories with DCI Dental Chair Series 5 standard chairs, Pro Cart III Self-Contained Dental Carts, wheelchair lift, external storage, deployable awning, power generation capabilities, and comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure. The procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order using Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 12 and 13 procedures, with offerors required to submit comprehensive technical documentation including manufacturer specifications, renderings, project schedules, and warranty information. The evaluation will consider technical capability, past performance, and price, focusing on the vendor's ability to meet the detailed specifications for the mobile dental health clinic. Quotes are due by September 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT, with a 60-day price hold period required.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 336120 (Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing), with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available materials, the solicitation requires delivery within 12 weeks of order receipt to the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in West Virginia. The base period of performance extends from September 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025, indicating an expedited timeline for this specialized vehicle procurement. The mobile dental clinic will serve as a proof of concept for expanding dental care access to rural veterans, representing a strategic initiative to enhance healthcare delivery capabilities. The contractor must provide manufacturer warranties, comprehensive staff training, and complete documentation as part of the deliverable requirements.