6520--Dental Handpieces

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to ProAlliance Corp for KaVo dental handpieces. The contract is specifically designated for the Dental Clinic at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital located in Tampa, Florida. The procurement is being pursued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106.1(b), which allows sole-source contracts when only one source can provide the required supplies or services at the necessary quality level. The contract falls under NAICS Code 339114 with a small business size standard of 750 employees, and will cover a base performance period from June 13, 2025, to August 12, 2025. The VA has prepared a Sole Source Justification to support this procurement approach.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide transparency about the intended sole-source contract and invite alternative suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities. Responsible sources are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement by 10 AM EDT on June 5, 2025, via email to Quentin.Ford@va.gov, providing clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government. The notice explicitly states that this is not a competitive solicitation, and no solicitation package will be provided. Contractors responding to the notice must demonstrate, by a preponderance of evidence, that they can fulfill the contract for KaVo dental handpieces at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. The VA emphasizes that no telephone inquiries or email clarifications will be entertained, and the agency retains sole discretion in the procurement decision. Potential contractors should carefully review the requirements and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their capabilities.