25CS0003 Dental Laboratory Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25CS0003 for Dental Laboratory Services specifically for the Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista. The procurement seeks a dental laboratory contractor to provide comprehensive dental prosthetic services including PFM units with non-precious metal, digital scanning, cast posts, zirconia work, partial metal with acrylic, complete and immediate dentures, Valplast appliances, stayplates, repairs, and related laboratory services. Prospective contractors must comply with Medi-Cal (Denti-Cal) standards and maintain appropriate professional licenses and certifications throughout the contract term. Key procurement dates include a bid availability date of February 6, 2025, with questions due by February 12, 2025, and responses provided by February 14, 2025. The bid submission deadline is February 20, 2025, with a bid opening on February 21, 2025, and a proposed contract award date of March 17, 2025. Evaluation will be based on the Rate Sheet, which includes 25 different service categories, with pricing and turnaround times serving as critical assessment criteria.

While there is no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, DVBE and Small Business preferences will apply to this procurement. Contractors must be capable of picking up and delivering dental cases Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm at the Chula Vista facility and must comply with HIPAA requirements for protected health information. The contract term is scheduled from July 1, 2025 (or upon approval) through June 30, 2028. Bidders are not required to bid on all items in the rate sheet, though failing to indicate a dollar amount will be interpreted as providing the item at no cost. Out-of-state vendors may submit an affidavit of good standing from their home state in lieu of a California business license. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive rate sheet suggests a potentially significant contract value covering various dental laboratory services with estimated quantities for different procedures.