6520--Dental Ceramic Furnace 36C252-26-AP-1544 / 556-A60163 / 556-26-2-2993-0059 / 36C25226Q0232

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for a Dental Ceramic Furnace, identified by solicitation number 36C25226Q0232. It is associated with contract number 36C25226P0266.

• The primary requirement is for a Dental Ceramic Furnace.

• Award Number: 36C25226P0266

• Award Amount: $33,516.00

• Line Item Number: 0001

• Award Date: 04-01-2026

• Awardee Name: INNOVATORS TRANSPORTATION LLC

• This solicitation is set aside for SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business).

• Product Service Code: 6520

• NAICS Code: 339114

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee WI 53214-1476.

• Contracting Officer: Waymon McNeal (waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov)

• The document is archived 15 days after the award date.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of three (3) Ivoclar Vivadent Programat CS6 furnaces for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center's Dental Department. These furnaces are essential for crystallizing e.max dental ceramics and sintering solid zirconia crowns and bridges, integrating with the facility's existing CEREC (CAD/CAM) system.

• Three (3) Ivoclar Vivadent Programat CS6 furnaces with pump.

• Furnaces must be capable of crystallizing e.max dental ceramics and sintering solid zirconia crowns and bridges.

• Must integrate with existing CEREC (CAD/CAM) systems.

• Delivery required within 60 Days ARO (After Receipt of Order).

• The contract period is not specified, but the solicitation issue date is 02-24-2026 and the offer due date is 03-03-2026 at 15:00 CST.

• The acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Principal NAICS Code: 339114 - Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing.

• Product/Service Code: 6520 - Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

• Offers are due by March 3, 2026, 15:00 CST.

• Submit quotes via email to waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov with "556-26-2-2993-0059 Dental Ceramic Furnace" in the subject line.

• Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable quote.

• The Government intends to evaluate offers and award without discussions.

• This acquisition is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award.

• Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) requirements for SDVOSBs is mandatory.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through the Tungsten Network.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically.

• The justification for single source award (though set aside for SDVOSB) indicates the specific model is required due to integration with existing systems and proven reliability.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is a Sources Sought for market research to determine if there are sufficient qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Small Businesses, or Other Than Small Businesses capable of providing a "Brand Name Only" Programat® CS6 Combination Furnace. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• Product: Programat® CS6 Combination Furnace

• Manufacturer: IVOCLAR VIVADENT, INC

• Manufacturer Part No: 742087BU

• Quantity: 1

• Place of Performance: Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3048, USA.

• Not specified in this notice.

• Response Deadline: February 6, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time.

• Submission Method: In writing via email to Waymon.McNealjr@va.gov.

• Required Information: Company name, address, POC details, FSS/SEWP contract number (if applicable), UIE number, Tax ID number, business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business, Other Than Small Business), a capability statement, and documentation of authorized distributor status from the manufacturer.

• Evaluation: Responses will be used to make an acquisition decision.

• The VA is seeking to identify qualified SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business, or Other Than Small Business firms.

• NAICS Code: 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees.

• Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.

• Reference Solicitation Number 36C25226Q0232 on all correspondence.