Dental Polishing Scalers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office West is soliciting six dental polishing scalers to support oral treatment and assessment at the Bakersfield VA Clinic within VISN 22. The equipment must meet specific technical specifications including 115V/60Hz power requirements, a 6.5-foot handpiece cable, 360-degree rotatable handpiece, and approximate dimensions of 14"D x 8"W x 5"H, with delivery required by August 1, 2026. Offerors must submit complete documentation including manufacturer specifications, product literature, sustainability certification, warranty information, and lead time confirmation. The evaluation will employ comparative analysis based on three criteria: technical capability to meet specifications, price reasonableness, and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) past performance ratings, with neutral ratings assigned when no CPARS information exists. Technical questions are due by April 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT, and proposals must be submitted by April 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT via email to mika.gant@va.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard. No incumbent contractor or award value range is specified in the solicitation documents. The procurement calls for delivery of all six scaler units to Activation Warehouse in Bakersfield, California within 117 days of receipt of order, representing a relatively compressed timeline for equipment delivery. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from submission and comply with the Buy America Act by submitting a domestic end products certification. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer upon receipt, inspection, and acceptance of goods through the Tungsten Network invoicing system.