6520--Panoramic XR System Name Brand or Equal

The Bay Pines Veteran Affairs Healthcare System requires procurement of two FDA-approved Panoramic XR dental imaging systems for its Dental Clinic located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking these sophisticated dental imaging systems that must meet specific technical requirements including tube voltage of 60-120 kV, frequency of 140 kHz, and support for multiple imaging modalities such as full panoramic, 3D, bitewing, maxillary sinus, lateral TMJ, and cervical spine imaging. The equipment must feature a minimum 75 mm voxel size for 3D imaging, exposure times ranging from 0.5 to 13 seconds, and weigh approximately 210 kg, with Carestream Dental serving as the basis of design. This procurement will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price delivery order and requires the contractor to provide all necessary resources for installation along with two copies of operational and service manuals. The response deadline is July 16, 2025, at 14:00 Eastern Time, with contract management handled by VA Network Contracting Office 8 and contract specialist Michael A. Shook.

This opportunity is designated as a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) enterprises, restricting competition to qualified businesses within this category. The solicitation identifies Carestream Dental as the basis of design, suggesting this manufacturer's equipment serves as the benchmark for equivalent products that may be proposed. The procurement involves two complete panoramic XR units along with supporting equipment including patient seats, representing a significant investment in advanced dental imaging technology. The contract will be performed at the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida, where the contractor must ensure all equipment is installed, fully operational, and compliant with FDA approval requirements. The systems must support comprehensive dental examinations including tooth/teeth imaging, TMJ assessment, facial imaging, ENT applications, and upper cervical spine visualization. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339114 for Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing and PSC code 6520 for Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.