Dental Instruments

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is seeking to procure dental instruments for the Robert J. Dole Veterans Health Administration in Wichita, Kansas. The solicitation (36C25525Q0457) requires various dental scalers, probes, and explorers, specifically Hu-Friedy brand or equivalent products, with instruments manufactured from high-grade stainless steel that can withstand repeated sterilization cycles up to 270 degrees Fahrenheit. Contractors must ensure all instruments are compatible with manual and automated cleaning processes, steam sterilization, and maintain sharp cutting edges while demonstrating high-corrosion resistance and medical-grade quality. The original submission deadline was July 14, 2025, but has been extended to July 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT through an amendment to the solicitation. Offerors must provide equipment brochures for any proposed equivalent products, an authorized distributor letter from the original equipment manufacturer, and complete all required representations and certifications while being registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

This procurement is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, restricting participation to VA verified SDVOSB firms listed in the SBA database. The solicitation encompasses 10 line items with a total quantity of 775 dental instruments, with individual line item quantities ranging from 20 to 200 units per instrument type. This represents a one-time quote for dental instruments with delivery required within 60 days after receipt of order. The place of performance is the Wichita VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339114 for Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing and PSC code 6520 for Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Successful contractors must include standard industry warranty coverage for all supplied instruments.