2026-2027 Dental Student Kits

The University of Connecticut Health Center (UCHC) is soliciting proposals for Student Dental Kits to supply incoming and returning dental students in the School of Dental Medicine for the 2026-2027 academic year, covering first, second, and third-year classes. The solicitation, which opened on January 27, 2026, seeks qualified organizations capable of providing comprehensive dental kits meeting UCHC specifications provided in Excel format. Deliverables include student dental kits with all necessary components and supplies as detailed in the RFP specifications, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination. Proposers must meet prequalification requirements that vary based on bid package value: proposals of $100,000 or less require a current W-9 and sign-off; packages over $100,000 and under $250,000 require a W-9 and Certificate of Insurance; and packages exceeding $250,000 require comprehensive documentation including W-9, Certificate of Insurance, 2024 audited or reviewed financial statements with balance sheets and income statements, internal financial statements for the most recent month end, and a Work In Progress list. Additionally, all bidders must provide a minimum of three references from similar projects completed within the last ten years with contact information for relevant project personnel. The proposal due date is February 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with a vendor question and answer period available from February 3, 2026, at 12:15 PM EST through February 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Payment terms are vendor-specified, allowing proposers flexibility in establishing billing arrangements.

The solicitation documentation does not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or small business enterprises for this particular procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available solicitation materials. The documentation does not disclose an estimated total contract value or award budget range for the Student Dental Kits procurement. Interested vendors should direct all inquiries and proposals to Lynn Brown at UConn Health Center, 16 Munson Road, Farmington, Connecticut 06030, via telephone at 860-679-1775 or email at lybrown@uchc.edu. The agreement is limited to the 2026-2027 academic year only, with no multi-year renewal options indicated in the available solicitation documents.