6520 - BIEN AIR Dental Surgical System - MRN
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the Marion VAMC, is conducting a Sources Sought for a Brand Name Only Bien Air Dental Surgical System for their Evansville CBOC location in Evansville, IN. This is for market research purposes to identify potential vendors. Responses are due by May 27, 2026, at 03:00 pm CST.
Scope of Work
This notice seeks to identify qualified businesses capable of providing specific Bien-Air Dental Surgical Handpiece System components to replace discontinued units. The required items include:
- CLIN 0001: Chiropro L Premium (1 EA) with specific torque, power, LED current, voltage, and frequency characteristics, compatible with a Bien-Air 1:2 Straight Handpiece.
- CLIN 0002: PM 1:2 Straight Handpiece (9 EA) with standard E type connection, 1:2 speed-increasing ratio, locking system, and maximum speed of 80,000 rpm, compatible with specific Bien-Air models.
- CLIN 0003: CA 1:2.5 L Micro-Series (Contra-Angle) with specific transmission ratio and maximum speed of 100,000 rpm, compatible with specific Bien-Air models.
All goods must be new, unused, from current production, and include a standard warranty. The complete surgical system should encompass a console, motor, cables, foot pedals, handpiece holder, and 10 irrigation lines. Delivery is required within 45 days ARO to the Evansville VA Clinic.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 03:00 pm CST
- Published: May 21, 2026
- Product Service Code: 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must provide the following information:
- Company name, address, and contact details.
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
- GSA contract information (if applicable).
- A capability statement demonstrating the ability to provide the required items.
- Product brochures.
- An authorized distributor letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and have completed electronic annual representations and certifications. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must be verified in VetCert.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation or request for proposal/quote. No quotes will be accepted or evaluated at this time. Email responses to Kelly Malec at Kelly.Malec@va.gov.