6515--dental handpieces

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is conducting a Sources Sought Notice (RFI) for dental handpieces, specifically seeking a Dentsply Tulsa Dental 8:1 mini head gear ratio handpiece with precise technical specifications including 316 stainless steel bearings, ceramic ball bearings, and a maximum speed of 5,000 rpm. The RFI targets businesses of all sizes, with particular emphasis on small business categories such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), HUBZone, and Woman-Owned Small Businesses. Potential vendors must provide comprehensive responses addressing their capabilities, business size, manufacturing/distribution status, compliance with subcontracting limitations, Buy American Act conformance, FDA clearances, lead times, and pricing information. Interested suppliers must submit their responses via email to Hayley Nuno (hayley.nuno@va.gov) by April 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST. The solicitation will utilize NAICS code 339112 with a size standard of 1,000 employees and Product Service Code 6515.

The procurement is not designated for a specific set-aside, allowing broad competition among potential suppliers. The place of performance will be the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, indicating a localized procurement focus. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, vendors are expected to provide detailed pricing information as part of their response. The RFI emphasizes that this notice is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a binding contract solicitation. Potential suppliers should note the technical specificity of the required dental handpieces, which suggests a precise and potentially specialized procurement need. The April 24, 2025 posting date indicates this is a near-term procurement opportunity, with responses required within a relatively short window. The comprehensive nature of the RFI suggests the VA is conducting thorough market research to understand potential supply capabilities before initiating a formal solicitation.