6520--Dental Primescan

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is soliciting commercial dental equipment under solicitation number 36C25226Q0414, with a response deadline of April 29, 2026. The procurement centers on the acquisition of CEREC Primescan systems and associated scanner support services, categorized under NAICS code 339114 for dental equipment manufacturing, and identified by Product Service Code 6520. The contract structure follows FAR Part 12 commercial item acquisition procedures using Standard Form 1449, implying a firm-fixed-price arrangement without a stated ceiling or pre-populated pricing, leaving unit and extended costs to be determined by offerors. Deliveries are to be made FOB destination to the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on an as-required-by-order basis, with the government responsible for inspection and acceptance based on conformity to commercial standards and compliance with the Buy American Act. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier, self-certify their small business status, and comply with representations and certifications mandated by FAR 52.212-3, including affirmation of domestic end product origin if applicable. The evaluation process prioritizes total price, technical capability including proof of OEM authorization, veterans’ involvement through SDVOSB or VOSB participation, and speed of delivery, with award made on a trade-off basis rather than lowest price technically acceptable. The government requires electronic invoicing via the Tungsten Network and payment via EFT to the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas. All proposals must be submitted on letterhead or via authorized electronic channels by the deadline, and include completed representations and certifications, warranty terms, and acknowledgment of solicitation terms. Compliance with applicable FAR clauses—such as 52.212-4 for commercial terms, 52.203-17 and -18 on whistleblower and confidentiality rights, 52.222-36 on disability equal opportunity, and 52.225-2 on Buy American—is required, with deviations noted for several labor-related clauses. Packaging, preservation, and marking requirements follow standard military specifications accessible through DLA resources like ASSIST and QuickSearch, though no specific standards are explicitly cited in the solicitation. Point of contact for procurement is Patrick Trzeciak, with Jennifer Mead