Lebanon Dentsply Handpieces LSJA All Signed_ Redacted.pdf

Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 3 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024 Acquisition ID#: 36C244-25-AP-0365

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C244-25-AP-0365

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, NCO4 Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 South Lincoln Ave, Lebanon PA 17042. 2237# 595-25-1-033-0001.

2. Description of Action: This action is an initial submittal for the purchase of eight (8) Dentsply

Hygienist Handpieces and fifteen (15) Dentsply Scaler Handpieces for use at the Lebanon VA Medical Center’s dental clinic. These items will be used for routine dental cleanings.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: 36F79718D0334

DENTSPLY NORTH AMERICA LLC

13320-B BALLANTYNE

CORPORATE PLACE

CHARLOTTE, NC 28277

Ph# 888-775-4495

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is

The Dentsply Handpieces will be used daily in the dental clinic by the hygienist to polish and clean the surfaces of teeth, removing plaque, stains, and debris. This is a sole source requirement for the following items:

Part Number Part Name Quantity 740010 Nupro RDH Hygienist

Handpieces

8183203 SteriMate 360 Ultrasonic Scaler Handpiece

The Contract Specialist searched SCMC, GSA Advantage, GSA eLibrary, Google, DSBS, and SAM. A search on SCMC discovered these items are available on the above FSS contract. A search on GSA Advantage discovered these items are manufactured by Dentsply North America d/b/a Dentsply Sirona. Dentsply is a LB and the sole distributor of these items. A Google search disclosed that these Dentsply items are proprietary. A search on DSBS using terms “hygienist handpiece” filtered by NAICS 339114 yielded 0 results. An RFI was posted to GSA yielding 0 results. Based on market research, this procurement will be a sole source award to OEM LB Dentsply Sirona.

Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 3 Revision: 01 Effective Date: 09/01/2024 Acquisition ID#: 36C244-25-AP-0365

4. Authority:

Order Against FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; (FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i)(B));

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or

Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer). A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)).

5. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority:

Due to the unique capabilities of Dentsply handpieces and motors, the Lebanon VA Medical Center has chosen it as the standard for routine dental care for their Veteran patients. The dental clinic currently uses Dentsply brand motors and instruments, and, based on market research, it is the only brand that can integrate with the current Dentsply ecosystem at the facility. The Nupro RDH Hygienist Handpiece is ergonomically designed with a lightweight body and 360-degree swivel hose connection. It is fully autoclavable and specifically designed to accept Dentsply Nupro disposable prophy angles, which ensure consistent performance and reduce cross-contamination. Although comparable hygiene handpieces exist, none provide the same 360-degree swivel design with Nupro system compatibility and integration with Dentsply disposable prophy angles. Additionally, the SteriMate 360 handpiece is fully proprietary to Dentsply’s Cavitron ultrasonic scaler unit already existing at the Station and is the only handpiece engineered to operate at the precise frequency, waterline configuration, and connection interface of Cavitron systems. No other manufacturer’s handpiece is functionally compatible without risk of damage, performance degradation, or warranty voidance. The SteriMate employs Dentsply’s patented 360-degree rotational mechanism and detachable autoclavable housing. Competing brands do not offer full rotation ultrasonic handpieces that maintain combability with Cavitron units or allow full sterilization of the detachable components. Finally, Dentsply handpieces are the only handpieces on the market that are compatible with Dentsply motors in stock. As such, only Dentsply can integrate with the current ecosystem in place at the facility.

6. BRAND NAME ONLY: This buy is estimated to exceed $25,000 and this documentation will be posted along with the RFQ on e-Buy, as required by FAR 8.405-1(e).