6520--Clinical Services - (Dental Equipment)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VISN 04) has published a Special Notice regarding a sole source procurement for dental equipment at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. This notice announces the VA's intent to award a firm fixed-price Federal Supply Schedule order directly to Dentsply Sirona, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, under the authority of FAR 8.405-6 for Limiting Sources. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). This Special Notice is not a competitive solicitation or request for proposals; rather, it serves solely as notice of the government's intent to award a sole source contract. The determination to proceed with non-competitive procurement is entirely within the discretion of the government.

The procurement objective is to acquire eight Dentsply Nupro RDH Hygienist Handpieces and fifteen SteriMate 360 Ultrasonic Scaler Handpieces through Federal Supply Schedule Contract Number 36F79718D0334. The sole source justification is based on Dentsply's unique capabilities, including the proprietary 360-degree swivel design, compatibility with existing Dentsply motors and equipment, and features that ensure consistent performance while reducing cross-contamination. The response deadline for this notice is October 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, with Simplified Acquisition Procedures being utilized for contract administration. This procurement does not invite competitive proposals from other contractors, as the government has determined that only Dentsply Sirona is capable of providing the required supplies at the specified quality level. Interested parties should direct inquiries exclusively to Contract Specialist Joanne Skaff at joanne.skaff@va.gov, with strict instructions to submit written communications only and refrain from telephone contact.