6515--Cavitron Dental Handpieces
ID: 36C26225Q1309Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/88f62f31febb4f71a2a7c174e093414a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking quotations for Cavitron Dental Handpieces to be utilized at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, specifically for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items, with a focus on the Cavitron Steri-Mate 360 Handpiece (3/BX) as the preferred product. These dental handpieces are critical for ensuring effective dental procedures, allowing for full insert rotation and compatibility with existing Cavitron systems, while also emphasizing infection control and ergonomic design. Interested vendors must submit their electronic quotes by August 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, and are encouraged to demonstrate how their products meet the specified salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation documents. For further inquiries, contact Samuel Han at Samuel.Han@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Samuel HanContract Specialist
    (562) 841-8767
    Samuel.Han@va.gov
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    36C26225Q1309.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking quotations for Cavitron Dental Handpieces for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This is a total small business set-aside Request for Quotation (RFQ) for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only. Offerors must submit electronic quotes by August 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, addressing the solicitation number 36C26225Q1309. Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest price that meets all salient characteristics and delivery requirements. Offerors must demonstrate how their proposed products meet the specified salient characteristics if providing an 'equal' product, and include Attachment A, information on equivalent products, the RFQ number, and their SAM UEI. The contract will be a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award, with delivery expected within 30 days after receipt of order.
    Attachment A - Schedule.xlsx
    The provided document, \"ATTACHMENT A - SCHEDULE,\" is a component of a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP), likely detailing a procurement schedule for specific medical equipment. The main purpose of this attachment is to outline the required items, their brand names, catalog numbers, and estimated quantities, while also allowing for equivalent products. The document specifies \"Cavitron Steri-Mate 360 Handpiece (3/BX)\" with catalog number \"1670246\" as the brand-name item, with an estimated quantity of 40 boxes. It also references \"Attachment B - Salient Characteristics,\" which would provide the essential features that equivalent products must meet. The structure indicates a clear preference for a brand-name item while maintaining flexibility for alternatives that match the specified characteristics. This format is typical for government solicitations, ensuring that essential requirements are met while promoting competition.
    Attachment B - Salient Characteristics.docx
    This government file, likely an Attachment B for an RFP, outlines the salient characteristics and brand name or equal description for dental handpieces. The key purpose is to specify the technical requirements and acceptable products for procurement. The handpieces must allow full insert rotation, easy manipulation without stopping, and limited wrist movement during scaling. They must be compatible with Cavitron Touch model G1000 and Cavitron 300 model G139. Essential features include detachability and autoclavability for infection control, and a handpiece cable with a 300° swivel for ergonomic benefits and reduced cable drag. The document specifically lists "Cavitron Steri-Mate 360 Handpiece (3/BX)" with product number 167024 as a brand name or equal example, with a required quantity of 40 boxes. This detailed specification ensures that any procured dental handpieces meet the necessary functional, ergonomic, and compatibility standards for use in a medical or dental facility.
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