6520--LCHCC Dental Vacuum System Replacement
SOL #: 36C24826Q0445Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)
TAMPA, FL, 33637, United States
Place of Performance
Cape Coral, FL
NAICS
Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)
PSC
Dental Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (6520)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Mar 24, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 31, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contract Office 8, is soliciting proposals for the replacement of a Dental Vacuum System at the Lee County Health Care Center (LCHCC) in Cape Coral, FL. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside acquisition. The requirement is for a Firm-Fixed Price contract to remove the existing system and install a new, high-performance dry dental vacuum system. Quotes are due by April 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the complete replacement of the existing RAMVAC Dental Vacuum System. The scope includes:
- Removal and proper disposal of the current system.
- Supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new 100% water-free dry dental vacuum system.
- The new system must support current and anticipated dental operations, ensuring reliable suction for multiple simultaneous users.
- Provision of all necessary components, including pumps, separating tanks, controls, monitoring systems (cloud-based alerts preferred), and accessories.
- Conducting a site survey, installation according to manufacturer specifications and codes, and operational testing.
- Training for VA staff on the operation and maintenance of the new system.
- Deliverables include certification of disposal for the old system, the installed and operational new system, test reports, training completion certificates, manuals, and warranties (10-year pump warranty preferred).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: 180 days from Notice to Proceed. The base period is anticipated from April 13, 2026, to July 31, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Lee County Health Care Center (LCHCC), 2489 Diplomatic Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL 33909.
- NAICS Code: 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 750 Employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Eligibility: This is an SDVOSB set-aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM and certified by the SBA as an SDVOSB.
- Submission: Offers must be submitted electronically to William.Penhallegon@va.gov. Quotes should include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, SBA SDVOSB certification, and pricing for all line items.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical (functionality and performance), Price, and Past Performance. For past performance, offerors should provide up to three references, with at least two from similar VA facilities.
Key Dates & Amendments
- Questions Due: April 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: April 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Amendments: Two amendments have been issued. Amendment 0001 extended the questions and solicitation closing dates (superseded by 0002 for closing date) and scheduled a site visit (March 30, 2026). Amendment 0002 updated the solicitation by adding attached pictures (IMG_0561-0565) related to the requirement, providing visual context of existing plumbing, electrical panels, and the current RAMVAC systems, and confirmed the final solicitation closing date.
People
Points of Contact
William S PenhallegonContract SpecialistPRIMARY