SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- Dental Lab Equipment - Sources Sought
- Notice Date
- 5/19/2025 10:55:49 AM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 339114
— Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- RPO WEST (36C24W) MCCLELLAN CA 95652 USA
- ZIP Code
- 95652
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24W25Q0165
- Response Due
- 5/23/2025 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 06/07/2025
- Point of Contact
- Lisa Watkins
- E-Mail Address
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lisa.watkins@va.gov
(lisa.watkins@va.gov)
- Description
- DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. This RFI is for Dental Lab Equipment specified for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Lancaster, CA. This is a Sources Sought notice and not a request for quotes. This request is solely for the purpose of conducting market research to enhance VHA s understanding of your company s offered services and capabilities. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted in response to this Source Sought Notice. This Sources Sought notice provides an opportunity for respondents to submit their capability and availability to provide the service requirement described below. Vendors are being invited to submit information relative to their potential to fulfill this requirement, in the form of a capability response that addresses the specific requirement identified in this Sources Sought. This Sources Sought is to facilitate the Contracting Officer a review of the market base, for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy. The requirement NAICS 339114, Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, PSC 6520 Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Please subject Title the email as follows: RFI 36C24W25Q0165 Dental Lab Equipment General Requirements: Brand name or equal commercial supplies of the Dental Lab Equipment in accordance with the following requirements stated in the Statement of Work (SOW): STATEMENT OF WORK: SCOPE: VA GLA is requesting contractors provide brand name or equal that meet or exceed the physical, functional and performance of the listed salient characteristics in this section. The equipment feature is essential to the technical requirements to meet the needs of the government. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Equipment must have the physical characteristics to enable the government to perform the capabilities: Resin Curing Unit, Visible Light � Keystone Industries ProCure 300 9634590 Visible light resin curing unit. Must prevent negative heat build-up. Should include a reflective chamber for uniform light coverage. Must have a rotating glass platform. Must include a built-in fan to maintain optimum temperature to eliminate warping. Should have two halogen bulbs. Must include a protective welder Dimension Approx: 11�D x 7�W x 12�H Quantity: 1 Cleaner, Steam, Dental � BAR Instruments Steaman II 6100 Dental steam cleaner. Must have steam pressure of 70/75 PSI. Water capacity must hold 2 quarts (0.5 gallons). Must be portable. Must be stainless steel. Should include a self- contained boiler. Dimension Approx: 12� D x 9�W x 9.5�H Quantity: 1 Hot, Pneumatic, Pressure � Almore International Pressure Pot 66041 An 8-qt. pressure pot features a heat-control thermostat and an internal temperature gauge. Internal diameter is 9-1/2"" and depth is 6-1/4"". Adjustable temperature ranges up to 212�F. Must have pressure-lock valve allows unit to be disconnected from air line and maintains air pressure. Pneumatic Pressure Pot Cures a Variety of Acrylics Requiring Heat & Pressure Features - Heat Control Thermostat, Internal Temperature Gauge Pressure Lock Valve Allows the Unit to be Disconnected from the User's Air line While Maintaining Air Pressure Separate gauge for temperature and pressure Dimension Approx: 10�D x 10�W x 7�H Quantity: 1 Engine, Dental, Bench, Electric � NSK America Ultimate XL UMXL-GT High speed bench mounted dental engine. Must include a 180? vector control system. Should have a hermetically shielded micromotor unit. Includes approximately 30% increased chuck strength. Must be light weight and compact. Includes a digital speed display. Must include an air turbine adaptor to switch powered sources between air turbine handpiece and electric micromotor. Both handpieces shall be controllable with a single foot control or knee control. Dimension Approx: 9.75� D x 6.5�W x 3�H Quantity: 1 Lathe, Dental, Bench Mounted � Handler Red Wing 575 Bench Top Polishing 575 Complete bench top polishing system comes with a heavy gauge steel and powder coated cabinet. Must have two suction motors & cartridge filters, two fluorescent lights, two dust collection trays, two aluminum insert pans Must include 26A Red Wing Polishing lathe. Each suction motor delivers a powerful 225CFM, collects 0.5 microns of dust Replaceable pleated rear cartridge filter. Replaceable, adjustable clear acrylic shield protects user from debris Must be able to be set at different heights to accommodate user sitting down or standing up. Baked on durable powder coating, arm rests for comfortable, sustainable operation. 115V/60Hz. Dimension Approx: 16� D x 32�W x 21�H Quantity: 1 Mixer/Investor with Vacuum � Whip-Mix Corporation VPM2 Dental vacuum mixer-investor for gypsums, plasters and investments. Must have 30 user programs. Must be able to program time, speed, and paddle direction. Must include a twin chamber ,oil-less vacuum pump, with vortex inducing paddle design and inlet filter. Mixing Time shall be between 1 second and 4.25 minutes. The vacuum power is 27.5 In Hg (930 mbar). The mixing speed shall be between 100-500 RPMs, Premix of 110- 400 RPMs. Dimension Approx: 10.50� D x 17.50�W x 23.50�H Quantity: 1 Former, Vacuum with motor, Vacuum Pump, Heater � Buffalo Dental Sta-Vac II 80193 Vacuum former. Must adapt for traditional flat table and accurate bead baskets. Must have a dual-stage electric vacuum motor. Must not use compressed air. Shall have spring loaded- self-leveling gasket sealed frame handles of 5"" x 5"" sheet materials. Must have a square center post. Dimension Approx: 16� D x 7�W x 11�H Quantity: 1 Sandblaster, Complete � Vaniman SandStorm2, SandVac 80303, 10211 The unit requires dust collection and compressed air for operation. Must have non-clogging flow design - internal automatic air/media purging system Blast proof resin cabinet Must include 1 precision tungsten carbide tip plus 1 crystal embedded tip Must have foot pedal control Must have adjustable air pressure and two handpieces 2 tanks 50-100 micron Must include SandVac unit with foot control � Part No. SandVac-10211 Dimension Approx: 27.25� D x 30.75�W x 13.50�H Quantity: 1 Amalgamator, Dental � Voco GmbH 9050 Dental amalgamator. Must have an oscillating frequency of 4,600 rpm. Shall create a homogeneous mixture of powder and liquid. Must include a capsule holder. Mixing times include between 1 and 99 seconds. Dimension Approx.: 10�D x 12�W x 8�H Quantity: 3 Vibrator, Dental, Heavy Duty � Whip-Mix Corporation General Purpose Vibrator 10650 Dental molding vibrator. Must have detachable rubber top allows for convenient cleaning Variable intensity vibration helps prevent bubbles Dimension Approx: 5.5� D x 5.5�W x 3�H Quantity: 1 Trimmer, Model, Dental � HP � Ray Foster Dental Equipment MT10 Dental model trimmer. Must have a 1/3 HP motor and a 10""D x 0.25""W abrasive wheel. The cutting surface shall be 4""W x 4.25""H. Shall be constructer of heavy gauge cast aluminum with stainless steel and solid brass fittings. Finish shall be a high glass white epoxy. Dimension Approx: 15� D x 14�W x 14�H Quantity: 1 Prophylaxis Unit, Ultrasonic � Denstply Professional Cavitron 300 Dental ultrasonic prophylaxis unit. Must use water and air supplies. Power Requirements: 115V, 60Hz, 1 Phase, 1.0A Handpiece Cable Length: 6.5 ft. Auxiliary Footswitch Cable Length: 6.0 ft. Water Supply Line: 8.0 ft. Water Requirements: 20 to 40 psig Water Temperature: 77 degrees F Remote Communication: Frequency 2.4 GHz Includes 360-degree Rotatable Handpiece Dimension Approx: 14� D x 8�W x 5�H Quantity: 3 The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking both manufacturers and/or distributors of the exact match or functionally equivalent equipment/ services to the following listed above. 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. As prescribed in 11.107(a), insert the following provision: Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as �brand name or equal,� the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government�s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that �equal� products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of �equal� products, including �equal� products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate �equal� products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an �equal� product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of clause) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items: A copy of the authorized distributor letter from the contractor to verify that you are an authorized distributor of the products/services SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITH THE QUOTE WITH THE SOLICITATION RFQ AND IF APPLICABLE.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Lancaster, CA 93534, USA
- Zip Code: 93534
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 93534
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