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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION.

THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI only. The purpose of this RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339114 (size standard of 750 Employees). Responses to this RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this RFI, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this RFI synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The VA Long Beach has a requirement to purchase the below:

Item #

Item Description

Unit Price

QTY

Total Price

#81308

Cavitron Select SPS Ultrasonic Scaler with Reservoir Pump

9

#8161425

Cavitron Plus Package

2

#82008

30K FSI-SLI-1000 - FITGRIP

65

#820083

30K FSI-SLI-1000 - FITGRIP

65

#78688

Steri-Mate Detachable Sterilizable Handpiece Single

2

#78703

Steri-Mate Detachable Sterilizable Handpiece 3-pack

21

#90260

Insert Sterilization Cassette, Packaged

65

SALIENT CHARACTERISTERS

CAVITRON SELECT SPS

Shall have a water reservoir for an independent water source OR come with attachment hardware to connect water source to ADEC brand chairs.Â

Units shall have detachable and sterilizable handpiece and insertsÂ

Handpieces for units shall have a water control in order to adjust water flow easily

Handpieces shall be able to adjust to any angle to provide comfort for hygienist

There shall be several tip sizes available for different types of dental cleanings and anatomical locations.

Shall have changeable settings for strength of ultrasonic

Units shall be able to accommodate auto prophy modes to switch cycles automatically

CAVITRON PLUS

Shall have a water reservoir for an independent water source OR come with attachment hardware to connect water source to ADEC brand chairs.Â

Units shall have detachable and sterilizable handpiece and insertsÂ

Handpieces for units shall have a water control in order to adjust water flow easily

Units shall have a tap on feature to decrease the need for constant foot pressure

Handpieces shall be able to adjust to any angle to provide comfort for hygienist

There shall be several tip sizes available for different types of dental cleanings and anatomical locations.

Shall have changeable settings for strength of ultrasonic

Water line shall have purge ability and have instructions for regular water line cleaningÂ

Units shall be able to accommodate auto prophy modes to switch cycles automatically

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications.

If you are interested and can provide the sought-out supplies, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

(1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)?

(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?

(3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items?

(4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

(5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number.

(6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract?

(7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes.

(8) Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes?

*** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to joanne.woo@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. The subject Line must include 36C26225Q1271 Responses must be received no later than Friday August 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.