6515--obturati units

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 seeks 40 units of endodontic root canal obturation systems, with quotations due July 31 at 9:00 AM PST. This is an unrestricted procurement.

Place of performance is the VA Greater Los Angeles System, 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. The Government specifies the Elements IC Dual Obturation System manufactured by Henry Schein as the brand name item. Required salient characteristics include materials that prevent reinfection, accommodate root canal system structures including lateral canals and apical deltas, are non-toxic and easily retrievable, provide effective sealing with radiopaque properties, and include complementary gutta-percha to fill microscopic voids and occlude accessory canals.

Offerors may submit equal products under FAR 52.211-6 brand-or-equal standard, provided they submit clear, compelling evidence of compliance and an Authorized Distributor Letter from the original equipment manufacturer signed within the last 90 days on the manufacturer's letterhead. Delivery is required no later than 30 days from contract award. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced quotation meeting all salient characteristics. The Government will evaluate offers including option quantities and may determine offers with significantly unbalanced option pricing as unacceptable. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Carlo.Manuel@va.gov with the solicitation number 36C26226Q1261 referenced in the subject line. The procurement includes standard FAR commercial items clauses covering inspection, electronic funds transfer payment, patent indemnity, termination rights, warranty, and compliance with Buy American requirements, equal opportunity regulations, and prohibitions on counterfeit and gray market items.