6520--Brand Name or Equal - Primemill Dental Equipment & Service Ann Arbor VAMC
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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 Ann Arbor VAMC, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors for Cerec Milling Units, 3D scanners, and printers. The government intends to award a one-time firm fixed-price one-year contract. Responses are due by Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to provide and integrate advanced dental technology to modernize VA Dental Service facilities. This includes:
- Procurement and Installation: Acquisition of Dentsply Sirona 3D scanners, 3D printers, and a CEREC milling unit (including Primescan, Primemill, Speedfire oven, suction unit, and lab scanner).
- Training: Comprehensive on-site training for VA Dental Service staff on equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Integration: Full integration of new equipment into daily operations and workflow optimization.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Intended Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Intended Duration: One (1) year
- NAICS Code: 339114 – Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (SBA Size Standard: 750 Employees)
- Product Service Code: 6520 – Dental Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: March 19, 2026
- Place of Performance: Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit responses via email to Barbara.Robertson@va.gov with the subject line "36C25026Q0405 - Dental Equipment – Firm Name". Responses must include:
- Contractor Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email).
- Company Information (Name, Address, SAM UEI, Tax ID, Business Size/Type – e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business).
- For SDVOSB/VOSB: Copy of SBA Small Business Search certification.
- Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract details (if applicable) or state "open market".
- An official quote for the specified equipment/services, identifying the country of origin for all quoted items.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future contract. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov.