6520--Brand name or equal to Henry Schein Airflow Station small business set aside

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking to procure Henry Schein Airflow Stations through a Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered 36C26025Q0331. The solicitation is for dental air polishing equipment specifically designed for biofilm removal and periodontal treatment, with precise technical specifications including a self-contained water system, compatibility with EMS Airflow and Perioflow handpieces, and specific dimensional requirements. Contracting Officer Nick Price will manage this procurement, with all questions and quotes to be submitted via email by March 13, 2025, and the final proposal deadline set for March 24, 2025 at 17:30 Pacific Standard Time. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the small business that provides the best overall price while meeting all requested salient characteristics. Vendors must submit an official quote on company letterhead accompanied by a detailed product brochure demonstrating their proposed equipment.

This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339114 for Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, targeting businesses that can supply 4 Henry Schein Airflow Stations and 4 Henry Schein Airflow One Air Polishing units. The place of performance is located at 1601 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661, specifically the Department of Veterans Affairs Portland VA Medical Center Warehouse. New vendors are advised to establish an account through the Customer Engagement Portal before submitting their proposal. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a competitive procurement process focused on meeting precise technical specifications for dental medical equipment. The contract aims to equip the Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 with advanced dental treatment technology, with a focus on small business participation and competitive pricing.