Bakersfield Activation Dental Exam Chairs/Stools

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking dental operatory equipment and installation services for the Bakersfield VA Clinic, including operating chairs, doctor's stools, assistant stools, and delivery systems. The contractor must be an authorized distributor capable of providing brand name or equal equipment that meets specified physical, functional, and performance characteristics, with all personnel requiring VA computer system access needing to comply with VA information security requirements, FISMA standards, and NIST standards. Key contract requirements include delivery and installation by August 1, 2026, one-time training at installation, standard manufacturer warranty, waste removal, and coordination of installation during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays). This is a pre-solicitation notice posted on March 2, 2026, with a response deadline of March 12, 2026, allowing interested vendors ten days to submit information in response to the Request for Information. The government has not specified detailed evaluation criteria in this pre-solicitation phase, as this is an information-gathering document that does not constitute a formal solicitation.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and includes specific quantities of equipment: two D3295 Doctor's Stools, six D3320 Operating Chairs, six D3380 Doctor's Stools, six D3390 Assistant Stools, and six D8250 Delivery Systems, all in Charcoal or Formed Carbon finish. No incumbent contractor or award value has been identified in this pre-solicitation notice. All equipment must be delivered to Bakersfield VA Clinic, 900 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311, with installation completed by August 1, 2026. The delivery systems must include a 2-liter self-contained water system, balanced flex arm, and comprehensive handpiece packages with electric and air-driven options, along with a chair adapter compatible with the A-dec 511 chair. Respondents should provide "Made in America" information where possible for each specification, and all responses will be at the respondent's own expense with no binding contractual obligation.