6520--NX EQ Dental Units and Chairs
ID: 36C10G25Q0062Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSTRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G)FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22408, USA

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

PSC

DENTAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6520)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide Dental Delivery Units and Chairs, specifically brand name or equivalent to A-dec® products, through a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement aims to establish a Requirements Contract for an anticipated 12-month base period with four possible 12-month extensions, focusing on specialized dental equipment that accommodates diverse patient populations, including those with severe disabilities. Key specifications include a minimum chair capacity of 450 lbs, the ability to lower to 14 inches, and an integrated water source pick-up system, with vendors required to demonstrate compliance and provide technical literature. Interested parties should contact Contracting Officer Kimberly LeMieux at Kimberly.LeMieux@va.gov for further details, noting that this notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

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    Kimberly LeMieuxContracting Officer
    Kimberly.LeMieux@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking input through a Sources Sought Notice for qualified vendors to supply Dental Delivery Units and Chairs, specifically brand name or equivalent to A-dec® products. This market research aims to establish a Requirements Contract for an anticipated 12-month base period with four possible 12-month extensions. The requirement reflects the need for specialized dental equipment capable of accommodating varied patient populations, including those with severe disabilities. Key specifications include a minimum chair capacity of 450 lbs, the ability to lower to 14 inches, an integrated water source pick-up system, and options for both right and left-handed providers. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with these characteristics and provide technical literature for evaluation. Responses should also include details about annual service plans and address vendor qualifications, such as DUNS numbers and country of origin designations. This notice emphasizes it is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to procure products. The VA is focused on enhancing its dental capabilities to better serve its community and ensure operational efficiency across its facilities.
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