6520--DENTAL MILLING UNITS
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office 15 (NCO 15), is conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources capable of providing dental milling equipment. This includes a CAD System, Milling, Dental (e.g., Dentsply Sirona Primemill) and a CAD System, Milling, Dental, Acquisition Unit (e.g., Dentsply Sirona Primescan) for the Harry S Truman VA Medical Center - Multi-Specialty CBOC in Rolla, MO. Responses are due by March 10, 2026, at 08:00 CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision and white glove installation of specific dental milling units. These units must meet detailed technical specifications, including capabilities for milling various materials, high-precision 5-axis milling, integration with digital CAD/CAM workflows, automated features, and compliance with U.S. healthcare equipment standards and FDA clearance. The acquisition unit must be an intraoral digital impression scanner with high-resolution, powder-free scanning capabilities, seamless integration, and ergonomic design.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) – This is for market research only and is not a solicitation.
- Anticipated Contract Type: Future fixed-price brand name or equal order.
- Period of Performance: November 2, 2026 – January 31, 2027 (for delivery and installation).
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Harry S Truman VA Medical Center - Multi-Specialty CBOC, Rolla, MO 65401. Estimated delivery dates are November 2, 2026 – January 8, 2027.
- Installation: White glove installation, performance verification, and validation are required.
- Warranty: A two-year, free replacement warranty on units with normal wear and tear is mandatory.
- Response Due: March 10, 2026, at 08:00 CST.
- Published: February 24, 2026.
Eligibility & Information Requested
- NAICS Code: 339114 (Dental Instrument and Supplies Manufacturing).
- NAICS Size Standard: 750 Employees.
- Responders must provide company details, small business status (SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, Large Business, etc.), capabilities statement, information on product manufacturing/distribution, delivery times, maintenance, and compliance with US manufacturing requirements. Authorization letters from manufacturers are required for distributors.
Submission & Contact
- Submission Method: Email responses to Timothy.Scarborough@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted.
- Contact: Timothy Scarborough, Contract Specialist, timothy.scarborough@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received will be used for market research. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding.