Station (678) Dental Lab Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26225Q1091
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 22
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339116 Dental Laboratories
- Place of performance
- Tucson, Arizona 85723, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 22 is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive dental laboratory services for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson. The contractor will be required to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and facilities necessary to deliver dental laboratory services including complete and partial dentures, custom impression trays, bite rims, frameworks, denture repairs using laser welding techniques, occlusal guards, reline/rebase services, precision attachments, and fixed prosthetics such as multi-unit bridges and single units. Key requirements include certification by the National Association of Dental Laboratories, compliance with FDA and American National Standards Institute regulations, daily transportation of dental cases, customized shade matching, and professional consultation services. Performance metrics mandate completion of crown and bridge procedures within ten working days and denture steps within five working days, with all services adhering to the highest standards of quality for precision, durability, and patient care. Responses to this market research notice are due by August 15, 2025.
This procurement opportunity operates under NAICS code 339116 (Dental Laboratories) with a small business size standard of 500 employees and has no set-aside designation, making it open to all qualified contractors. The proposed performance period extends from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, representing a five-year contract term for ongoing dental laboratory services. The solicitation number is 36C26225Q1091, and the notice specifically targets small businesses as part of the market research effort to determine capabilities and interest levels within the small business community. No award values, budget ranges, or incumbent contractor information were disclosed in this preliminary Sources Sought Notice, as this represents an early market research phase rather than a formal solicitation. The contracting office emphasizes that this is purely a market survey to assess vendor availability and capabilities, with no formal solicitation document currently existing and no payment provided for information submitted in response to this notice.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. The VHA Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22) is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive dental laboratory services for the VA SAVAHCS, Tucson Healthcare System. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine the availability of potential contractors to provide the required services outlined below. This is not a request for proposals but a market research effort to determine the capabilities and interest of small businesses.
1. Background: The VA SAVAHCS, Tucson Healthcare System requires dental laboratory services to meet the needs of its Veteran population. Services and products provided must adhere to the highest standards of quality, ensuring precision, durability, and care for dental prosthetics and restorations.
2. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform dental laboratory services, including but not limited to: Complete Dentures: Design, set-up, and processing of full sets. Custom Impression Trays: Tailored to individual patient requirements. Bite Rims: Set-up and processing for accurate bite registration.
Partial Dentures: Design, set-up, and processing. Frameworks: Custom design and processing of partial denture frameworks. Denture Repairs: Repairs of dentures, including laser welding techniques. Occlusal Guards: Fabrication of traditional occlusal guards. Reline/Rebase Services: Ensuring proper fit and comfort for dentures. Precision Attachments: Enhanced dental prosthetics attachments. Fixed Prosthetics: Multi-unit bridges, single units, porcelain composites, metal restorations, etc. Implant Restorations: Implant-supported crowns and guides.
3. Period of Performance: The estimated Period of Performance will be from 10/01/2025 through 09/30/30.
4. Submission Instructions: All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to Omar.majette@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. In response, please include the following: Business name, address, point of contact, and UEI number. Information describing your interest. Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, as applicable. FSS Category you qualify for Tax ID number Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Proof of relevant certifications (e.g., National Association of Dental Laboratories certification). Relevant Past Performance Previous Contract of like or similar work along with contract award prices If subcontracting is contemplated provided subcontractors name and relevant past performance. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). The NAICS 339116 Dental Laboratories is applicable to this acquisition; with a size standard of 500 Employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award.
Submit email responses with the subject line: 36C26225Q1091 Sources Sought VA SAVAHCS, Tucson Healthcare System Dental Laboratory Services to Omar.majette@va.gov.
This notice does not commit the Government to award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Feedback and capability information received may be used to refine the acquisition strategy. Your response is required by 1600 PST on Friday August 15th, 2025.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26225Q1091.pdf |
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