6520--36C25926D0016 5 Year IDC Dental Prosthesis Fabrication, Implants and Repair for ECHC and CHYVAHCS

This contract is a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award for dental laboratory services under the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically issued through Network Contracting Office 19 in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside, restricted to small business concerns, with a maximum potential contract value of $13,600,000 over the five-year ordering period spanning February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031. Services include the fabrication, repair, and delivery of fixed, removable, and implant dental prostheses across multiple VA medical centers and outpatient clinics, including locations in Colorado and Wyoming. Delivery is FOB destination, with performance occurring at the contractor’s facility unless otherwise approved by the Government, and all work must comply with FDA, ANSI, OSHA, CDC/HICPAC, and Privacy Act standards. Key requirements include NBCDLT certification for all technicians, adherence to infection control protocols, submission of insurance and compliance documentation, and strict adherence to Buy American Act requirements as outlined in FAR 52.225-2, which mandates certification of domestic end products and disclosure of any foreign-sourced components. The evaluation process prioritizes technical capability and past performance significantly over price, using a trade-off methodology rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Proposals must be submitted in four volumes: technical capability demonstrating compliance with the statement of work including quality assurance and infection control plans; past performance with three recent references using the required questionnaire; detailed pricing based on the Schedule B attachment; and completed Buy American certification. Government-furnished property includes denture teeth, implant components, articulators, and shipping containers. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through VA’s EIPP system or via X12 EDI standards; paper invoices are only permitted under exceptions. The contract includes specific clauses related to whistleblower protections, contractor ethics, prohibition on ByteDance-covered applications, supply chain security, and limitations on subcontracting. Contract administration is handled by the VA’s Network Contracting Office, with Natasha Holland as the primary point of contact for solicitations. The contract can be extended by up to six months total, subject to labor rate adjustments, and requires compliance with VA-specific regulations including VAAR 852.247-73 and 852.247-72 for packaging, marking, and domestic shipment requirements.