6520--NX EQ Dental Handpieces

Open Pre-Solicitation Posted Oct 23, 2026

Solicitation number: 36C10X27Q0011
Agency: VA Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick Headquarters, Department of Veterans Affairs
Responses due: Nov 5, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Set-aside: No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 339114 Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
PSC: 6520 Dental Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
Place of performance: Enterprise-wide USA
Points of contact: Daleta Coles daleta.coles@va.gov (757) 936-1431

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Oct 23, 2026.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Oct 23, 2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs Enterprise Procurement Office, on behalf of the Veterans Health Administration, intends to issue a sources sought notice by November 5, 2026 to identify qualified vendors for KaVo dental handpieces under an enterprise-wide single Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price orders. This is not a set-aside procurement.

Performance spans VA medical centers and facilities across the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Philippines, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The VA anticipates a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods, subject to annual performance review and continued need determination.

The procurement comprises 170 Contract Line Items covering air-driven high-speed and low-speed handpieces, electric high-speed and low-speed handpieces, air motors, electric motors and straight handpieces, air polishers and prophylaxis devices, air scalers, surgical attachments, handpiece repairs, and accessories. Vendors must meet 14 salient characteristics addressing operational specifications, sterilization compatibility, coupler standards, performance capabilities, warranty and maintenance offerings, and service plan availability. Offerors must demonstrate national supply capability, provide technical literature and service plan details, hold active Federal Government contract registration in SAM, and obtain appropriate NAICS certification. Vendors designated as authorized OEM distributors must submit distributor letters dated within 12 months. The procurement is classified under NAICS 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard and PSC 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies).

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DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the KaVoÂ® Handpieces: Dental as a candidate for an Enterprise-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction Enterprise Procurement Office (EPO) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) 10.001(b) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources.

The EPO in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified vendor to provide the KaVoÂ® Â® on an Enterprise-wide basis. The VA intends to award a single Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders in accordance with RFO 16.503 to a vendor capable of providing dental handpieces. Vendors will be required to deliver dental handpieces to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS) (OCONUS includes locations of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, Philippines, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands).

The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The Vendor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339114 Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6520 Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 750 employees. The RFO Provision found at 52.204-7 requires that The Offeror shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. Â You may access the website at SAM.gov | Home. All offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search at the time of proposal submission.

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought Notice is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes.

2.0 SCOPE

Handpieces designed to operate dental rotary instruments, such as dental burs and polishers. They are used in procedures to remove tooth structures, polish dental restorations, clean teeth, and other dental procedures. Dental handpieces are driven by connection to a power source, either a pneumatic (compressed air) system or an electric motor.

Air Driven High Speed Dental Handpieces

Air-driven high-speed handpieces utilize compressed air to achieve high rotational speeds, typically up to 400,000 RPM, for procedures such as tooth preparation removal of restorative materials, and crown and bridge work. These handpieces feature ergonomic designs, push button chuck mechanisms, integrated water sprays systems for cooling, and lightweight construction to enhance clinician control and patient comfort.

Air Driven Low Speed Dental Handpieces

Air Driven low speed handpieces are designed for procedures requiring controlled speed and torque, including polishing, finishing, caries removal, and endodontic applications. Systems commonly include straight and contra angle attachments and allow for precise operation at reduced rotational speeds. Components are designed for durability, ease of maintenance, and compliance with sterilization requirements.

Electric High Speed Dental Handpieces

Electric high-speed handpieces are motor driven instruments that provide consistent torque across all operating speeds, resulting in smooth and efficient cutting performance. These handpieces typically operate at speeds up to 200,000 RPM and are used for advanced restorative and prosthodontic procedures. Benefits include quieter operation, reduced vibration, improved cutting control and programmable or adjustable speed settings.

Electric Low Speed Dental Handpieces

Electric low speed handpieces are designed to deliver high torque at low RPMs for precision-based procedures such as endodontics, implant preparation, polishing, and finishing These systems support variable speed control, attachment versatility and consistent performance under load, enhancing procedural accuracy and clinician ergonomics.

The following Contract Line-Items Number (CLIN) are being considered:

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