Replacement of Dental Handpiece Supplies
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 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Navajo Area Indian Health Service is soliciting quotes for the Replacement of Dental Handpiece Supplies for the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility in Crownpoint, NM. This acquisition is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside under the Buy Indian Act. Offers are due by March 20, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks the procurement of various dental handpieces and related supplies. Key items include:
- MASTERtorque® High Speed Air Handpieces (M8900 L, M8700 L)
- SMARTmatic Air Handpieces (1:1, S20 K)
- KaVo Low Speed Air Motors (181K Air Motor)
- MULTIflex Handpiece Couplers (460LED, 6 pin)
- INTRA LUX KL703 LED Micromotor
- PROPHYwiz 181 P Hygiene Handpiece Attachment
- MASTERmatic™ LUX M25 L High Speed Attachment
- EXPERTmatic® Attachments (E20L)
All equipment must be delivered within 30-60 calendar days After Receipt of Order (ARO) and include a minimum 12-month warranty. Delivery is FOB Destination.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (Buy Indian Act)
- Place of Performance: Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, Crownpoint, NM 87313
- Product/Service Code: 6520 - Dental Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- Payment: Subject to the Department of the Treasury's electronic payment process via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes electronically to Brenda.joe@ihs.gov by March 20, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET. Submissions must include:
- Unit, extended, and total pricing, along with a clear delivery timeframe.
- Evidence of technical capability and manufacturer specification sheets.
- Reseller documentation if offering Patterson Dental Products.
- Evidence of successful past performance within the last three years.
- Confirmation of warranty terms and delivery schedule.
Evaluation factors are:
- Technical Acceptability (Pass/Fail): Meeting salient characteristics, being a Reseller/Distributor of Patterson Dental Products, and offering a minimum 12-month warranty.
- Price: Evaluated on total aggregate price.
- Delivery: Ability to meet the required delivery schedule.
Eligibility & Notes
This is an ISBEE set-aside; only quotes from Buy Indian small businesses will be accepted. Offerors must be registered in SAM and self-certify as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" with "Indian Ownership" using the provided representation form (Attachment B). The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 by reference.