MEARNG Dental Chair Arms and Dental Equipment
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 U.S. Army National Guard Medical Detachment in Maine has issued a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought to identify qualified vendors capable of providing dental chair arms and various dental equipment. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by May 14, 2026.
Purpose
This RFI aims to gather information from industry regarding capabilities to supply and install specific dental equipment for the Maine Army National Guard. The government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not pay for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement includes the procurement of dental equipment such as delivery systems, sterilization equipment, and specialized endodontic handpieces. The Maine Army National Guard currently operates two Midmark Ultratrim Dental Chairs.
Key Equipment Categories:
- Midmark Delivery Systems (Brand Name Only): Items 1-4, including the Midmark ASepsis 21 Continental Radius Delivery system, Assistant's Delivery system, HP Illumination system, and ISO-C F.O. Handpiece Tubing. These items require installation and must integrate with existing Midmark dental chairs for mechanical and electrical compatibility.
- Sterilization & Maintenance Equipment (Brand Name or Equal): Includes the SciCan Statim G4 5000 Sterilizer (or equal) and an Automatic Dental Handpiece Lubrication System. The lubrication system must natively support J. Morita and KaVo handpieces.
- Endodontic Specialty Equipment (Brand Name or Equal): Such as the J. Morita ZX2 Apex Locator (or equal) and J. Morita Tri-Auto ZX2T (or equal).
- High & Low Speed Handpieces (Brand Name or Equal): Including various KaVo models like the Expert Torque mini-Lux E675L, Multiflex Lux Coupler 465LED, Mastermatic Lux M20L Slowspeed, and Low Speed Air Motor 181L (or equal).
Installation for CLINs 0001-0004 will be performed by the contractor at the Place of Performance: Augusta, Maine, 04330. Other items will be routine delivery.
Information Requested from Industry
Interested vendors should submit a capability statement addressing the following:
- Company Profile: Name, CAGE code, UEI number, point of contact, email, and phone.
- Socio-Economic Status: Applicable small business categories (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a)).
- Contract Vehicles: Existing contract vehicles (e.g., GSA Schedule, DLA ECAT, VA FSS) where these items are available.
- Authorized Reseller Status: Confirmation of authorized reseller/distributor status for Midmark, SciCan, J. Morita, and KaVo equipment.
- Capability & Lead Times: Estimated delivery lead times and installation capabilities for items 1-4, and confirmation of lubrication system compatibility with J. Morita and KaVo handpieces.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 6, 2026
Response Guidelines
Responses must be submitted via email to thomas.j.ryan36.civ@army.mil. The subject line should be: "RFI Response MEARNG Dental Chair Arms and Dental Equipment [Company Name]".
Additional Notes
This RFI is solely for information and planning purposes and does not commit the Government to any contract. It is critical for bidders to understand the specific technical requirements and brand preferences (or acceptable equals) outlined in the attached "Salient Characteristics" document.