The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) is issuing a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to A-DEC Inc. for the installation of twelve dental chairs and related equipment at the United States Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan. This contract is designated as a non-personal services agreement and is not open for competitive proposals, as A-DEC Inc. is the only source that meets the necessary requirements outlined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The contract will involve the de-installation of existing dental chairs and proper installation and calibration of new dental equipment, which is critical for operational readiness and the delivery of safe dental care. Market research indicates that in-house technicians lack the required specialized training from A-DEC Inc., the original equipment manufacturer, making them incapable of performing the necessary installation and calibration services. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to challenge this determination by a specified deadline. This notice underscores the necessity and exclusivity of A-DEC's services to fulfill the government's operational mandates in a non-competitive procurement context.
The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the de-installation of 12 A-Dec Dental Chairs and the installation of new replacements at the U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command’s Branch Dental Clinic at Camp Courtney, Okinawa. The clinic, which procured the new chairs to improve patient service, requires the contractor to execute the removal of old chairs, provide turn-in credits, and handle transport, with proper documentation for ownership transfer.
The contractor must ensure that skilled personnel carry out the installation according to OEM guidelines while coordinating with Navy Facilities and Biomedical departments. Preventative measures against damage to the installation area are emphasized, and the contractor is responsible for cleanup.
The government will deliver equipment prior to installation and provide necessary workspace. The installation period is expected to be finalized within 60 days following contract award, scheduled between April 28 and May 3, 2025, on weekdays.
Additionally, the contractor is responsible for all travel expenses related to the project. This document serves as a request for proposals (RFP) for contractors interested in undertaking the de-installation and installation tasks, underscoring a federal initiative to enhance medical readiness through modernized dental equipment in military clinics.