THIS IS A SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. The VHA Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22) is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive dental laboratory services for the VA SAVAHCS, Tucson Healthcare System. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine the availability of potential contractors to provide the required services outlined below. This is not a request for proposals but a market research effort to determine the capabilities and interest of small businesses.
1. Background: The VA SAVAHCS, Tucson Healthcare System requires dental laboratory services to meet the needs of its Veteran population. Services and products provided must adhere to the highest standards of quality, ensuring precision, durability, and care for dental prosthetics and restorations.
2. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform dental laboratory services, including but not limited to: Complete Dentures: Design, set-up, and processing of full sets. Custom Impression Trays: Tailored to individual patient requirements. Bite Rims: Set-up and processing for accurate bite registration.
Partial Dentures: Design, set-up, and processing. Frameworks: Custom design and processing of partial denture frameworks. Denture Repairs: Repairs of dentures, including laser welding techniques. Occlusal Guards: Fabrication of traditional occlusal guards. Reline/Rebase Services: Ensuring proper fit and comfort for dentures. Precision Attachments: Enhanced dental prosthetics attachments. Fixed Prosthetics: Multi-unit bridges, single units, porcelain composites, metal restorations, etc. Implant Restorations: Implant-supported crowns and guides.
3. Period of Performance: The estimated Period of Performance will be from 10/01/2025 through 09/30/30.
4. Submission Instructions: All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to Omar.majette@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. In response, please include the following: Business name, address, point of contact, and UEI number. Information describing your interest. Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, as applicable. FSS Category you qualify for Tax ID number Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Proof of relevant certifications (e.g., National Association of Dental Laboratories certification). Relevant Past Performance Previous Contract of like or similar work along with contract award prices If subcontracting is contemplated provided subcontractors name and relevant past performance. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). The NAICS 339116 Dental Laboratories is applicable to this acquisition; with a size standard of 500 Employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award.
Submit email responses with the subject line: 36C26225Q1091 Sources Sought VA SAVAHCS, Tucson Healthcare System Dental Laboratory Services to Omar.majette@va.gov.
This notice does not commit the Government to award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Feedback and capability information received may be used to refine the acquisition strategy. Your response is required by 1600 PST on Friday August 15th, 2025.
