Mid-Atlantic Service Unit Dental Equipment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Mid-Atlantic Service Unit, has issued a Special Notice for a sole-source acquisition of Dental Equipment. This action is to procure necessary equipment expeditiously from Henry Schein, Inc. due to the non-performance of a previously awarded vendor, which is delaying the opening of a dental clinic and patient care.
Purpose & Context
This Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) outlines the urgent need to acquire dental equipment for the Mid-Atlantic Service Unit. The previous vendor failed to perform under Contract No. 75H71525P00041, which expired October 29, 2025. This delay significantly impacts the ability to open the dental clinic and provide essential patient care to five federally recognized tribes in Virginia, necessitating an expedited sole-source award.
Key Requirements
The acquisition includes the purchase, delivery, and installation of specific dental equipment to complete operatories:
- Amalgam Separator
- Autoclave (Lexa Plus Class B Sterilizer)
- Water Purification System (VistaPure V3000)
- Hygiene Stool
- Imaging Ecosystem (ProSensor W/ Sensor Size 2, 1, 0; EZ Ray Air Portable X-Ray)
- Dual Stud Plate ProX
Contract Details
- Contractor: Henry Schein, Inc.
- Type: Firm fixed-price purchase order
- Period of Performance: 90 days
- Projected Award: May 2026
- Funding: Fiscal Year 2026 funds
Set-Aside & Justification
This acquisition is not set aside. The sole-source justification is based on unusual and compelling urgency (FAR 6.103-2). Market research confirmed that only authorized A-dec distributors can provide the required brand-name equipment with certified installation and warranty, meeting the accelerated delivery timeline. While a previous solicitation (285-25-RFQ-0008) for similar services was an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside, this urgent requirement could not be met by other interested sources within the necessary timeframe and reasonable pricing.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Andrew Rhoades at Andrew.Rhoades@ihs.gov.
Dates
- Published Date: May 14, 2026
- Response Date (for notification): June 12, 2026