6520--DENTAL EXAM/TREATMENT CHAIRS

Bidders ID: NBD00159827663913303
Due Date: Feb 10, 2025
Posted Date: Feb 3, 2025
Level of Government: Federal
State: California
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Category:
  • 65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
Solicitation Number: 36C26225Q0429
Source: Members Only
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6520--DENTAL EXAM/TREATMENT CHAIRS
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36C26225Q0429
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Feb 03, 2025 12:03 pm PST
  • Original Response Date: Feb 10, 2025 08:00 am PST
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Apr 11, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 6520 - DENTAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 339114 - Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Department of Veterans Affairs VA Los Angeles Healthcare System Los Angeles, CA 90037 ,
    USA
Description
THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.
THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).
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. IAW 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.

***ALL submissions SHALL Include the following statement: 691 - 36C26225Q0429 Dental Chair

SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION
This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought/RFI/RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought/RFI/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339114 (size standard of 750 Employees). Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought/RFI, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Long Beach Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources who can possibly provide Dental Chair that at a minimum meet the brand name and/or can possibly provide an equal product for Los Angeles, CA, VA Medical Center
Brand name Information:
Manufacturer & Part Number: A-dec 511 Chair V0313.0015
Type: Dental Chair

Equal to product Information:
Main component: Dental Chair

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications.
If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:
(1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)?
(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI?
(3) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can you provide equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?
(4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).
(5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?
(6) If you intend to subcontract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and completion of job.
(7) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number.
(8) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder, are all the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract.
(9) Are the items you are identifying/providing considered Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) items as defined in FAR Part 2.101 under commercial items
(10) Please indicate whether your product conforms to the requirements of the Buy American Act?
(11) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award.
(12) Please submit your capabilities statement illustrating your organization s ability to meet the described salient characteristics or equal to items for planning purposes; show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all equal to items" meet all the salient characteristics.
(13) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.
(14) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number.
Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to john.harrison@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 02/10/2025, by 8:00 AM PST.
All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only. If a solicitation is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to that solicitation separately IAW the specifications of that solicitation announcement.
Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI notice is not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
Please provide unofficial pricing.

Notice: No remanufactures or gray market items/ supplies will not be acceptable. Interested parties of RFI must be an authorized reseller, distributor, or dealer of the O.E.M. (Original Equipment Manufacturer). Verification can be provided by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. Equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

Brand Name items listed solely for Brand name or Equal comparison.
***ALL submissions SHALL Include the following statement: 691 - 36C26225Q0429 Dental Chair

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: Chairs must be compatible with the 511-A-Dec Chairs that the VA Greater Los Angeles Dental department currently has in use.
511 1 511 - A-dec 511 Chair V0313.0015 2 EA
511 Model 511 Patient Chair
Product Version B
300 Pro / 500 Pro Compatible
Voltage 120 Volts
Base Color White
Upholstery Color Amethyst
Type Formed/Seamless
Upholstery Style 511 F02 Style
Contoured Floor Box
Duplex and QDs
Packaging Blanket Wrap
eCMS Item Line ID 54874893

532 2 532 - A-dec 532 TRAD Delivery System 2 EA
532 Model 532 Radius Traditional Delivery System
Base Color White V0195.0266 Foundation
Radius Mount with Deluxe plus Touchpad,
Tray Holder-Standard Side Mount,
Stainless Steel Tray One Standard Tray,
Foot Control Disc (with chip blower/accessory button)
Packaging Blanket Wrap With Pallet,
Handing Right Doctor's Touchpad-Deluxe Plus Touchpad,
Handpiece Tubing Style-Silicone
Handpiece Tubing, Position 1-Autoclavable QD Syringe,
Position 2-4 Hole Tubing,
Position 3-6 Pin Tubing,
Position 4-KaVo Electric Motor
Position 5-No Tubing,
Position 6-Cavitron Steri-Mate 360 Ultrasonic,
Electric Motor Control Module EMC-703
USB Hub A-dec USB 2.0 powered hub (Control Head)
Preventative Maintenance Kit
eCMS Item Line ID 54874894
551STA 3 551STA - 551STA Radius ASST INSTM 2 EA
551STA Model 551STA
Assistant's Instrumentation
551STA Assistant's Instrumentation V0055.0036
Mounting Style A-dec 511 Chair
Arm Length Long Arm
Packaging Blanket Wrap With Pallet
Dual Turret
Autoclavable QD Syringe
No Curing Light
Assistant's Curing Light Holder None
HVE Standard 11mm HVE
Additional HVE 11mm HVE
Vacuum Tubing Style EasyFlex Tubing
eCMS Item Line ID 54874895
521 4 521 - A-dec 521 Doctor's Stool V0313.0015 2 EA
521 Model 521 Doctor's Stool
Base Color White
Cylinder Type Tall
Caster Type Tile
Armrest Options For No Armrests
Upholstery Color Plum
Type Sewn
Packaging Blanket Wrap
eCMS Item Line ID 54874896

522 5 522 - A-dec 522 Asst Stool V0313.0015 2 EA
Model 522 Assistant's Stool
Base Color White
Foot Support Foot Ring
Backrest No Backrest
Caster Type Tile
Upholstery Color Plum
Type Sewn
Packaging Blanket Wrap
eCMS Item Line ID 54874897

BLANKETWRAP 6 BLANKET WRAP - Blanket Wrap Service 1 EA
eCMS Item Line ID 54874898

7 INSTALLATION - Charges For Install Labor 1 EA
eCMS Item Line ID 54874899

TOTAL COST: $
Salient Characteristics
1. Must be ultra-thin flexible back rest, measuring 1.25 thick
2. Must have headrest, standard dual articulating with gliding cushion and quick release adjustment lever
3. Must have lift range 13.5 - 31.5
4. Chair must swivel 60 degrees
5 . Must show UL rated to 500 LB. (227 kg) maximum patient load.
6. Must have Self-diagnosing circuit board that is easily programmable, with lift activation
7. Must have integrated four position handpiece control block is capable of operating up to four active handpiece positions and is constructed of plated lead free brass
8. Must have LED Coolant indicator lights up when a handpiece is lifted out of the holder
9. Must have chair lockout stop feature to prevent accidental movement of the chair when a handpiece or instrument is in use.
10. Must have 2.0 liter, quick-connect water bottle with an interior pickup tube to reduces the chance of cross-contamination.
11. Must have all interior water lines used in delivery system contain anti-microbial component to reduce biofilm
12. Must have standard multi-function touchpad provides secondary control of the chair, light, and accessory functions
13. Operator chair must have adjustable seat tilt feature for enhanced ergonomic positioning provides 4
degrees forward and 4 degrees backward tilt.
14. Assistant stool must have seat height range: 23.1" to 28.7" (578 mm-729 mm).
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • 335 E. German Rd SUITE 301
  • Gilbert , AZ 85297
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Feb 03, 2025 12:03 pm PSTPresolicitation (Original)
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