Air-Powered Dental Handpieces
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Coatesville VA Medical Center, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for Air-Powered Dental Handpieces. This market research aims to determine industry capability and potential set-aside opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Responses are due by April 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Purpose
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals. The Government reserves the right to issue a solicitation at a later date. The VA is seeking to identify firms capable of supplying the required dental equipment and to assess the potential for restricting competition to VOSBs or SDVOSBs in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8127(d).
Scope of Need
The Coatesville VA Medical Center requires numerous air-powered dental handpieces. Specific items include:
- KaVo Electric HS, Standard Head, M25L,1:5, Ma: 20 units (Mfg item #: 54.0829.00)
- Newtron SLIM HDPC, Non Lighted Ultrasonic: 40 units (Mfg Item #: 54.0580.00)
- KaVo Air LS, Prophy, 181P, 7:4, 4-hole, Prophy: 20 units (Mfg item #: 54.0827.00) Brand-name references are for descriptive purposes only, serving as benchmarks for design, performance, or quality standards.
Key Requirements for Response
Interested parties must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Responses should include:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address
- Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, Tax ID Number
- Answers to socio-economic status questions under NAICS 339114 (Small Business, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, Woman Owned, Large Business)
- GSA/FSS schedule information (if applicable) and product manufacturing location
- A capability statement and relevant literature addressing the ability to supply the items
- A Letter of Authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and a brochure/specification sheet for the product.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 339114 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- Potential Set-Aside: Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) / Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST
- Published: April 16, 2026
Submission Instructions
All responses must be submitted via email to Nathan Lohr, Contract Specialist, at nathan.lohr@va.gov. No phone calls will be accepted regarding this requirement.