6520--Panoramic XR System Name Brand or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is procuring a Dental Panoramic XR System for the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System dental clinic located at 10,000 Bay Pines Boulevard. The solicitation seeks two Dental Panoramic XR units with specific technical requirements including tube voltage range of 60-120 kV, various imaging modalities such as full panoramic, bitewing, and 3D capabilities, with a minimum voxel size of 75 mm. The contractor must provide comprehensive services including storage, delivery, installation, testing, and training of the equipment, along with all necessary tools, personal protective equipment, and infection control measures. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability, past performance, and price using a comparative assessment approach to determine the most advantageous offer. The original solicitation deadline was July 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, but has been extended to July 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT through an amendment.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Carestream Dental is identified as the basis of design, though equivalent systems are acceptable for consideration. The contract period runs from July 25, 2025, to December 19, 2025, with an expected delivery timeline of December 2025, though this may change based on the construction timeline at the facility. The solicitation number is 36C24825Q0976 and falls under NAICS code 339114 for Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing. Performance will take place at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center dental clinic, where the contractor will be responsible for outfitting the facility with the panoramic XR system and providing comprehensive staff training on the new equipment.