Replacement Dental Vacuum Pump System
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Presolicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, for work in Decatur, Georgia. Due Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-6), 6 days left.
| Title as posted | J065--Replacement Dental Vacuum Pump System |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C24727Q0080 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 247-Network Contract Office 7 (36C247) |
| Notice type | Presolicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210) |
| Product or service code | J065 |
| Place of performance | Decatur, Georgia |
| Posted | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-6) (6 days left) |
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Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Georgia Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
The Joseph M. Cleland Atlanta VAMC anticipates a requirement to provide Replacement Dental Vacuum Pump services. This contract is 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) and will be Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP). The performance will occur at the Contractor s location and Government furnished property will not be provided.
All interested vendors are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought including commercial market information. This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only.
Questions should be submitted by email to [email protected]. Provide only the requested information below. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Full and Open Sources Sought Notice), relative to NAICS 811210.
Potential sources shall provide the following information in their response:
- Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large), size classification and UEI Number.
- Provide a Statement of Capability that demonstrates the offeror's past performance in providing this type of service.
- Submit Capability Statements via email to [email protected] by November 10, 2026. Responses should be received no later than 10:00 CST.
- If a site visit is conducted, the REQUEST FOR QUOTE will give the date, time and address. No capability statements may be submitted after November 10, 2026. At this time no solicitation exists. (Do not request a copy of the solicitation). A future notice will be posted when the solicitation will be released.
- Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response.
The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.
After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. 6) No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.
The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). STATEMENT OF WORK Dental Vacuum Pump Replacement 1. Project Overview This project addresses replacement of dental vacuum pumps, fluid separators, and associated components at Ft McPherson Medical/Dental Clinic, Building 125.
Scope includes replacement of defective pumps, defective fluid separation, defective amalgam separation, and defective control panels. Ensure all installations are compatible with existing pipes and equipment to remain. All work shall comply with VA Design Manuals.
Work shall result in a complete and working dental vacuum system. Work shall include training of VA clinicians, maintenance, and logistics personnel. Provide system schematics, operators manual, and warranty manual.
Work shall be accepted by signature of VA Engineering Staff before closing out. 2. Equipment Information and Access Dental Vacuum System: Location: Fort McPherson VA Building 125, 1701 Hardee Ave. SW, Atlanta GA On-Site Measurement and Verification Required: Comprehensive manufacturer records or as-built dimensions for existing Dental Vacuum System are not readily available.
Therefore, the Contractor shall perform an on-site survey to obtain all necessary measurements for work requirements. No equipment is to be ordered, and no work shall begin until field-verified dimensions are submitted and approved by VA Engineering Department. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating measurement activities with facility engineering and ensuring all site-specific constraints are factored into submittals and planning.
3. Equipment History and Impacts The existing AirTech Dental Vacuum System has exhibited multiple pump and oral fluid storage failures over the last two years. The system exhibits signs of antiquation and inferior design.
The components of the existing system differ from current market standards and may result in undesired storage condition of biohazardous fluid. Undesired fluid storage presents environmental concern and costly breakdown of system components. These failures have resulted in multiple Dental Clinic Outage and patient treatment interruptions at Fort McPherson.
4. Scope of Work 0. Replace existing fluid separators All fluid separation equipment shall include water washdown All fluid separation equipment shall include high fluid level alarm 0.
Replace existing pumps All pumps shall be capable of 7inHg, 60cfm airflow each All pumps shall include vibration isolation All pumps shall operate at a constant volume with vacuum breaker relief 0. Replace existing amalgam separator 0. Replace all integrated and defective accessories 0.
Repair all system piping, wiring, and conduit 0. System shall include schedule timer System shall include hand override for power-up when off-schedule. 0.
Provide training for VA clinicians, maintenance, and logistics personnel. 0. Provide system schematics 0.
Provide operators manual Provide warranty manual Utility Outage, Safety, and Infection Control Submit a Utility Outage Request Form to VA Engineering Service at least 10 business days in advance and obtain written approval for all planned interruptions (electrical and hydronic) from the VA Engineering department prior to scheduling outages. Any work that
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Terri Hudson · Contracting Officer · [email protected] · ****PLEASE, EMAIL ONLY****
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Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 811210, a business counts as small if it has no more than $34.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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About the buyer
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $84.6 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.
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