6525--Sources Sought - Intraoral Wireless Dental Scanner - 3Shape TRIOS 6 Brand Name or Equal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for an Intraoral Wireless Dental Scanner - 3Shape TRIOS 6 Brand Name or Equal for Dental Services at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) in Shreveport, LA. This is market research to determine contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications, and industry pricing for a potential future procurement. Responses are due by February 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking an Intraoral Wireless Dental Scanner system that must be compatible with MIPACS DENTAL ENTERPRISE PACS SOFTWARE. Key components required include:
- Dell precision touchscreen (CLIN 0001)
- TRIOS 6 intraoral wireless dental scanner wand, scanner pod, sleeves, TRIOS Ready Tips, autoclavable tip, protection tip, 3 batteries with charger, and wireless receiver (CLIN 0002)
- TRIOS CORPS CARE SUBS, 4 years (CLIN 0003)
- Implant Studio (CLIN 0004)
The system should provide quick digital impressions, allow for saved scans, enable direct image markup, facilitate implant placement planning, communicate with 3-D printers, support CAD/CAM lab workflows, include image capture/editing software, and integrate additional components. It must support open platform STL files and be portable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) – This is not a solicitation.
- Period of Performance: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) for any future contract.
- Published Date: February 6, 2026
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST
- Set-Aside: None specified, but Small Business Concerns are encouraged to respond.
Submission & Evaluation
Responses must be submitted via email to tammy.demille@va.gov. Required information includes:
- Point of contact details (name, address, phone, email).
- Company's business size and SAM Unique Entity Identification Number.
- Confirmation of small business status (SDB, HUBZone, 8A) with proof.
- Answers to specific questions regarding the Nonmanufacturer Rule, Buy American Act, Trade Agreements, OEM authorization, and delivery schedules.
- Descriptive literature demonstrating ability to meet requirements.
- List of commercial, federal, state, and local government contracts.
- Confirmation of ability to provide all items and quantities on an all-or-none basis.
- Estimated industry pricing for market research.
- A statement confirming equal product compatibility with MIPACS DENTAL ENTERPRISE PACS SOFTWARE.
Additional Notes
Information provided will be used solely for market research by OBVAMC. The subject line for responses must be: 36C25626Q0368 - Sources Sought – Intraoral Wireless Dental Scanner.