6515--dental surgical handpieces

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is procuring dental surgical handpieces and related equipment through solicitation 36C26225Q1442. The procurement seeks brand name or equal dental surgical handpieces, specifically Midwest Stylus Plus SPK-Kavo Backend systems along with various components including motors, attachments, and heads that must be compatible with existing VA dental equipment and chairs. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide an Authorized Distributor Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer, with all supplies required to be new and include manufacturer warranty. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price agreement, though specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available information. Critical deadlines include questions due by August 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM PST and quotes due by September 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM PST.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The total quantities range from 20 to 70 units per line item across the various dental handpiece components and accessories being procured. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement involves multiple line items with substantial quantities suggesting a significant contract value. The place of performance is the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Supply Warehouse located at 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California. The solicitation was issued on August 27, 2025, indicating an expedited procurement timeline with only a six-day response window.